Add 5/56 and 9/24
5/56 + 9/24 is 13/28.
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,
5/56 = 5 × 3/56 × 3 = 15/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
9/24 = 9 × 7/24 × 7 = 63/168 - Add the two like fractions:
15/168 + 63/168 = 15 + 63/168 = 78/168 - 78/168 simplified gives 13/28
- So, 5/56 + 9/24 = 13/28
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