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Add 9/96 and 10/56

9/96 + 10/56 is 61/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    9/96 = 9 × 7/96 × 7 = 63/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
    10/56 = 10 × 12/56 × 12 = 120/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/672 + 120/672 = 63 + 120/672 = 183/672
  5. 183/672 simplified gives 61/224
  6. So, 9/96 + 10/56 = 61/224

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