Add 56/7 and 1/96
1st number: 8 0/7, 2nd number: 1/96
56/7 + 1/96 is 769/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
56/7 = 56 × 96/7 × 96 = 5376/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
1/96 = 1 × 7/96 × 7 = 7/672 - Add the two like fractions:
5376/672 + 7/672 = 5376 + 7/672 = 5383/672 - 5383/672 simplified gives 769/96
- So, 56/7 + 1/96 = 769/96
In mixed form: 81/96
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