Add 56/36 and 14/96, Solve 1 20/36 + 14/96 as a fraction

Add 56/36 and 14/96

1^st number: 1 20/36, 2^nd number: 14/96

56/36 + 14/96 is 245/144.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 96 is 288

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
56/36 = 56 × 8/36 × 8 = 448/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
14/96 = 14 × 3/96 × 3 = 42/288
Add the two like fractions:
448/288 + 42/288 = 448 + 42/288 = 490/288
490/288 simplified gives 245/144
So, 56/36 + 14/96 = 245/144
In mixed form: 1101/144

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