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Add 56/25 and 10/96

1st number: 2 6/25, 2nd number: 10/96

56/25 + 10/96 is 2813/1200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 96 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
    56/25 = 56 × 96/25 × 96 = 5376/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    10/96 = 10 × 25/96 × 25 = 250/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5376/2400 + 250/2400 = 5376 + 250/2400 = 5626/2400
  5. 5626/2400 simplified gives 2813/1200
  6. So, 56/25 + 10/96 = 2813/1200
    In mixed form: 2413/1200

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