Add 56/96 and 10/12
56/96 + 10/12 is 17/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 12 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
56/96 = 56 × 1/96 × 1 = 56/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
10/12 = 10 × 8/12 × 8 = 80/96 - Add the two like fractions:
56/96 + 80/96 = 56 + 80/96 = 136/96 - 136/96 simplified gives 17/12
- So, 56/96 + 10/12 = 17/12
In mixed form: 15/12
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