Add 6/56 and 9/96
6/56 + 9/96 is 45/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
6/56 = 6 × 12/56 × 12 = 72/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
9/96 = 9 × 7/96 × 7 = 63/672 - Add the two like fractions:
72/672 + 63/672 = 72 + 63/672 = 135/672 - 135/672 simplified gives 45/224
- So, 6/56 + 9/96 = 45/224
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