Add 72/96 and 3/56
72/96 + 3/56 is 45/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 56 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
72/96 = 72 × 7/96 × 7 = 504/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
3/56 = 3 × 12/56 × 12 = 36/672 - Add the two like fractions:
504/672 + 36/672 = 504 + 36/672 = 540/672 - 540/672 simplified gives 45/56
- So, 72/96 + 3/56 = 45/56
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