Add 56/96 and 50/54, Solve 56/96 + 50/54 as a fraction

Add 56/96 and 50/54

56/96 + 50/54 is 163/108.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 54 is 864

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
56/96 = 56 × 9/96 × 9 = 504/864
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
50/54 = 50 × 16/54 × 16 = 800/864
Add the two like fractions:
504/864 + 800/864 = 504 + 800/864 = 1304/864
1304/864 simplified gives 163/108
So, 56/96 + 50/54 = 163/108
In mixed form: 155/108

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