Add 56/2 and 20/96
1st number: 28 0/2, 2nd number: 20/96
56/2 + 20/96 is 677/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
56/2 = 56 × 48/2 × 48 = 2688/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
20/96 = 20 × 1/96 × 1 = 20/96 - Add the two like fractions:
2688/96 + 20/96 = 2688 + 20/96 = 2708/96 - 2708/96 simplified gives 677/24
- So, 56/2 + 20/96 = 677/24
In mixed form: 285/24
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