Add 4/56 and 96/35
1st number: 4/56, 2nd number: 2 26/35
4/56 + 96/35 is 197/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
4/56 = 4 × 5/56 × 5 = 20/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
96/35 = 96 × 8/35 × 8 = 768/280 - Add the two like fractions:
20/280 + 768/280 = 20 + 768/280 = 788/280 - 788/280 simplified gives 197/70
- So, 4/56 + 96/35 = 197/70
In mixed form: 257/70
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