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Add 56/10 and 12/96

1st number: 5 6/10, 2nd number: 12/96

56/10 + 12/96 is 229/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 96 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
    56/10 = 56 × 48/10 × 48 = 2688/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    12/96 = 12 × 5/96 × 5 = 60/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2688/480 + 60/480 = 2688 + 60/480 = 2748/480
  5. 2748/480 simplified gives 229/40
  6. So, 56/10 + 12/96 = 229/40
    In mixed form: 529/40

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