Add 96/42 and 6/56
1st number: 2 12/42, 2nd number: 6/56
96/42 + 6/56 is 67/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
96/42 = 96 × 4/42 × 4 = 384/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
6/56 = 6 × 3/56 × 3 = 18/168 - Add the two like fractions:
384/168 + 18/168 = 384 + 18/168 = 402/168 - 402/168 simplified gives 67/28
- So, 96/42 + 6/56 = 67/28
In mixed form: 211/28
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