Add 56/81 and 45/96
56/81 + 45/96 is 3007/2592.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 96 is 2592
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2592 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
56/81 = 56 × 32/81 × 32 = 1792/2592 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 27 = 2592,
45/96 = 45 × 27/96 × 27 = 1215/2592 - Add the two like fractions:
1792/2592 + 1215/2592 = 1792 + 1215/2592 = 3007/2592 - So, 56/81 + 45/96 = 3007/2592
In mixed form: 1415/2592
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