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Add 96/50 and 70/56

1st number: 1 46/50, 2nd number: 1 14/56

96/50 + 70/56 is 317/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 56 is 1400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
    96/50 = 96 × 28/50 × 28 = 2688/1400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
    70/56 = 70 × 25/56 × 25 = 1750/1400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2688/1400 + 1750/1400 = 2688 + 1750/1400 = 4438/1400
  5. 4438/1400 simplified gives 317/100
  6. So, 96/50 + 70/56 = 317/100
    In mixed form: 317/100

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