Add 5/96 and 7/56
5/96 + 7/56 is 17/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 56 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
5/96 = 5 × 7/96 × 7 = 35/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
7/56 = 7 × 12/56 × 12 = 84/672 - Add the two like fractions:
35/672 + 84/672 = 35 + 84/672 = 119/672 - 119/672 simplified gives 17/96
- So, 5/96 + 7/56 = 17/96
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