Add 56/42 and 27/96, Solve 1 14/42 + 27/96 as a fraction

Add 56/42 and 27/96

1^st number: 1 14/42, 2^nd number: 27/96

56/42 + 27/96 is 155/96.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 96 is 672

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
56/42 = 56 × 16/42 × 16 = 896/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
27/96 = 27 × 7/96 × 7 = 189/672
Add the two like fractions:
896/672 + 189/672 = 896 + 189/672 = 1085/672
1085/672 simplified gives 155/96
So, 56/42 + 27/96 = 155/96
In mixed form: 159/96

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