Add 96/56 and 14/48, Solve 1 40/56 + 14/48 as a fraction

Add 96/56 and 14/48

1^st number: 1 40/56, 2^nd number: 14/48

96/56 + 14/48 is 337/168.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 48 is 336

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
96/56 = 96 × 6/56 × 6 = 576/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
14/48 = 14 × 7/48 × 7 = 98/336
Add the two like fractions:
576/336 + 98/336 = 576 + 98/336 = 674/336
674/336 simplified gives 337/168
So, 96/56 + 14/48 = 337/168
In mixed form: 21/168

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