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Add 96/56 and 28/6

1st number: 1 40/56, 2nd number: 4 4/6

96/56 + 28/6 is 134/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 6 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    96/56 = 96 × 3/56 × 3 = 288/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
    28/6 = 28 × 28/6 × 28 = 784/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/168 + 784/168 = 288 + 784/168 = 1072/168
  5. 1072/168 simplified gives 134/21
  6. So, 96/56 + 28/6 = 134/21
    In mixed form: 68/21

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