Add 96/56 and 14/24, Solve 1 40/56 + 14/24 as a fraction

Add 96/56 and 14/24

1^st number: 1 40/56, 2^nd number: 14/24

96/56 + 14/24 is 193/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 24 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
96/56 = 96 × 3/56 × 3 = 288/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
14/24 = 14 × 7/24 × 7 = 98/168
Add the two like fractions:
288/168 + 98/168 = 288 + 98/168 = 386/168
386/168 simplified gives 193/84
So, 96/56 + 14/24 = 193/84
In mixed form: 225/84

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