Add 96/56 and 5/18, Solve 1 40/56 + 5/18 as a fraction

Add 96/56 and 5/18

1^st number: 1 40/56, 2^nd number: 5/18

96/56 + 5/18 is 251/126.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 18 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
96/56 = 96 × 9/56 × 9 = 864/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
5/18 = 5 × 28/18 × 28 = 140/504
Add the two like fractions:
864/504 + 140/504 = 864 + 140/504 = 1004/504
1004/504 simplified gives 251/126
So, 96/56 + 5/18 = 251/126
In mixed form: 1125/126

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