Add 1/24 and 45/56
1/24 + 45/56 is 71/84.
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,
1/24 = 1 × 7/24 × 7 = 7/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
45/56 = 45 × 3/56 × 3 = 135/168 - Add the two like fractions:
7/168 + 135/168 = 7 + 135/168 = 142/168 - 142/168 simplified gives 71/84
- So, 1/24 + 45/56 = 71/84
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