Add 2/56 and 8/24
2/56 + 8/24 is 31/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
2/56 = 2 × 3/56 × 3 = 6/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
8/24 = 8 × 7/24 × 7 = 56/168 - Add the two like fractions:
6/168 + 56/168 = 6 + 56/168 = 62/168 - 62/168 simplified gives 31/84
- So, 2/56 + 8/24 = 31/84
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