Add 56/96 and 75/54, Solve 56/96 + 1 21/54 as a fraction

Add 56/96 and 75/54

1^st number: 56/96, 2^nd number: 1 21/54

56/96 + 75/54 is 71/36.

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,
75/54 = 75 × 16/54 × 16 = 1200/864
Add the two like fractions:
504/864 + 1200/864 = 504 + 1200/864 = 1704/864
1704/864 simplified gives 71/36
So, 56/96 + 75/54 = 71/36
In mixed form: 135/36

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