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Add 1/24 and 3/56

1/24 + 3/56 is 2/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    1/24 = 1 × 7/24 × 7 = 7/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    3/56 = 3 × 3/56 × 3 = 9/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7/168 + 9/168 = 7 + 9/168 = 16/168
  5. 16/168 simplified gives 2/21
  6. So, 1/24 + 3/56 = 2/21

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