Add 56/96 and 25/36
56/96 + 25/36 is 23/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 36 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
56/96 = 56 × 3/96 × 3 = 168/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
25/36 = 25 × 8/36 × 8 = 200/288 - Add the two like fractions:
168/288 + 200/288 = 168 + 200/288 = 368/288 - 368/288 simplified gives 23/18
- So, 56/96 + 25/36 = 23/18
In mixed form: 15/18
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