Add 10/3 and 24/56
1st number: 3 1/3, 2nd number: 24/56
10/3 + 24/56 is 79/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
10/3 = 10 × 56/3 × 56 = 560/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
24/56 = 24 × 3/56 × 3 = 72/168 - Add the two like fractions:
560/168 + 72/168 = 560 + 72/168 = 632/168 - 632/168 simplified gives 79/21
- So, 10/3 + 24/56 = 79/21
In mixed form: 316/21
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