Add 24/5 and 5/56
1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 5/56
24/5 + 5/56 is 1369/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
24/5 = 24 × 56/5 × 56 = 1344/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
5/56 = 5 × 5/56 × 5 = 25/280 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/280 + 25/280 = 1344 + 25/280 = 1369/280 - So, 24/5 + 5/56 = 1369/280
In mixed form: 4249/280
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