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Add 96/30 and 50/56

1st number: 3 6/30, 2nd number: 50/56

96/30 + 50/56 is 573/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 56 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
    96/30 = 96 × 28/30 × 28 = 2688/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    50/56 = 50 × 15/56 × 15 = 750/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2688/840 + 750/840 = 2688 + 750/840 = 3438/840
  5. 3438/840 simplified gives 573/140
  6. So, 96/30 + 50/56 = 573/140
    In mixed form: 413/140

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