Add 56/96 and 27/72, Solve 56/96 + 27/72 as a fraction

Add 56/96 and 27/72

56/96 + 27/72 is 23/24.

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,
27/72 = 27 × 4/72 × 4 = 108/288
Add the two like fractions:
168/288 + 108/288 = 168 + 108/288 = 276/288
276/288 simplified gives 23/24
So, 56/96 + 27/72 = 23/24

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