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Add 5/56 and 60/96

5/56 + 60/96 is 5/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
    5/56 = 5 × 12/56 × 12 = 60/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    60/96 = 60 × 7/96 × 7 = 420/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/672 + 420/672 = 60 + 420/672 = 480/672
  5. 480/672 simplified gives 5/7
  6. So, 5/56 + 60/96 = 5/7

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