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Add 96/80 and 50/56

1st number: 1 16/80, 2nd number: 50/56

96/80 + 50/56 is 293/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 56 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    96/80 = 96 × 7/80 × 7 = 672/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
    50/56 = 50 × 10/56 × 10 = 500/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/560 + 500/560 = 672 + 500/560 = 1172/560
  5. 1172/560 simplified gives 293/140
  6. So, 96/80 + 50/56 = 293/140
    In mixed form: 213/140

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