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Add 56/18 and 20/96

1st number: 3 2/18, 2nd number: 20/96

56/18 + 20/96 is 239/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 96 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
    56/18 = 56 × 16/18 × 16 = 896/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    20/96 = 20 × 3/96 × 3 = 60/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    896/288 + 60/288 = 896 + 60/288 = 956/288
  5. 956/288 simplified gives 239/72
  6. So, 56/18 + 20/96 = 239/72
    In mixed form: 323/72

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