Add 56/96 and 25/72
56/96 + 25/72 is 67/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 72 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 72 × 4 = 288,
25/72 = 25 × 4/72 × 4 = 100/288 - Add the two like fractions:
168/288 + 100/288 = 168 + 100/288 = 268/288 - 268/288 simplified gives 67/72
- So, 56/96 + 25/72 = 67/72
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 56/96+50/72 56/96+75/72