Add 5/56 and 4/96
5/56 + 4/96 is 11/84.
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,
5/56 = 5 × 12/56 × 12 = 60/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
4/96 = 4 × 7/96 × 7 = 28/672 - Add the two like fractions:
60/672 + 28/672 = 60 + 28/672 = 88/672 - 88/672 simplified gives 11/84
- So, 5/56 + 4/96 = 11/84
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