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Add 56/96 and 10/12

56/96 + 10/12 is 17/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    56/96 = 56 × 1/96 × 1 = 56/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
    10/12 = 10 × 8/12 × 8 = 80/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/96 + 80/96 = 56 + 80/96 = 136/96
  5. 136/96 simplified gives 17/12
  6. So, 56/96 + 10/12 = 17/12
    In mixed form: 15/12

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