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Add 56/6 and 7/96

1st number: 9 2/6, 2nd number: 7/96

56/6 + 7/96 is 301/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
    56/6 = 56 × 16/6 × 16 = 896/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    7/96 = 7 × 1/96 × 1 = 7/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    896/96 + 7/96 = 896 + 7/96 = 903/96
  5. 903/96 simplified gives 301/32
  6. So, 56/6 + 7/96 = 301/32
    In mixed form: 913/32

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