Add 4/56 and 9/96
4/56 + 9/96 is 37/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
4/56 = 4 × 12/56 × 12 = 48/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
9/96 = 9 × 7/96 × 7 = 63/672 - Add the two like fractions:
48/672 + 63/672 = 48 + 63/672 = 111/672 - 111/672 simplified gives 37/224
- So, 4/56 + 9/96 = 37/224
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