Add 15/56 and 5/24
15/56 + 5/24 is 10/21.
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,
15/56 = 15 × 3/56 × 3 = 45/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
5/24 = 5 × 7/24 × 7 = 35/168 - Add the two like fractions:
45/168 + 35/168 = 45 + 35/168 = 80/168 - 80/168 simplified gives 10/21
- So, 15/56 + 5/24 = 10/21
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