Add 10/24 and 10/56
10/24 + 10/56 is 25/42.
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,
10/24 = 10 × 7/24 × 7 = 70/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
10/56 = 10 × 3/56 × 3 = 30/168 - Add the two like fractions:
70/168 + 30/168 = 70 + 30/168 = 100/168 - 100/168 simplified gives 25/42
- So, 10/24 + 10/56 = 25/42
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