Add 7/24 and 3/56
7/24 + 3/56 is 29/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
7/24 = 7 × 7/24 × 7 = 49/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
3/56 = 3 × 3/56 × 3 = 9/168 - Add the two like fractions:
49/168 + 9/168 = 49 + 9/168 = 58/168 - 58/168 simplified gives 29/84
- So, 7/24 + 3/56 = 29/84
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