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Add 56/7 and 7/96

1st number: 8 0/7, 2nd number: 7/96

56/7 + 7/96 is 775/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
    56/7 = 56 × 96/7 × 96 = 5376/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    7/96 = 7 × 7/96 × 7 = 49/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5376/672 + 49/672 = 5376 + 49/672 = 5425/672
  5. 5425/672 simplified gives 775/96
  6. So, 56/7 + 7/96 = 775/96
    In mixed form: 87/96

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