Add 4/56 and 24/3
1st number: 4/56, 2nd number: 8 0/3
4/56 + 24/3 is 113/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 3 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
4/56 = 4 × 3/56 × 3 = 12/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
24/3 = 24 × 56/3 × 56 = 1344/168 - Add the two like fractions:
12/168 + 1344/168 = 12 + 1344/168 = 1356/168 - 1356/168 simplified gives 113/14
- So, 4/56 + 24/3 = 113/14
In mixed form: 81/14
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