Add 98/96 and 14/56
1st number: 1 2/96, 2nd number: 14/56
98/96 + 14/56 is 61/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 56 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
98/96 = 98 × 7/96 × 7 = 686/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
14/56 = 14 × 12/56 × 12 = 168/672 - Add the two like fractions:
686/672 + 168/672 = 686 + 168/672 = 854/672 - 854/672 simplified gives 61/48
- So, 98/96 + 14/56 = 61/48
In mixed form: 113/48
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