Add 10/56 and 9/24
10/56 + 9/24 is 31/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
10/56 = 10 × 3/56 × 3 = 30/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
9/24 = 9 × 7/24 × 7 = 63/168 - Add the two like fractions:
30/168 + 63/168 = 30 + 63/168 = 93/168 - 93/168 simplified gives 31/56
- So, 10/56 + 9/24 = 31/56
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