Add 12/5 and 24/56
1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 24/56
12/5 + 24/56 is 99/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
12/5 = 12 × 56/5 × 56 = 672/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
24/56 = 24 × 5/56 × 5 = 120/280 - Add the two like fractions:
672/280 + 120/280 = 672 + 120/280 = 792/280 - 792/280 simplified gives 99/35
- So, 12/5 + 24/56 = 99/35
In mixed form: 229/35
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