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Add 56/84 and 72/96

56/84 + 72/96 is 17/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 96 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
    56/84 = 56 × 8/84 × 8 = 448/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    72/96 = 72 × 7/96 × 7 = 504/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/672 + 504/672 = 448 + 504/672 = 952/672
  5. 952/672 simplified gives 17/12
  6. So, 56/84 + 72/96 = 17/12
    In mixed form: 15/12

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