Add 16/24 and 6/56
16/24 + 6/56 is 65/84.
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,
16/24 = 16 × 7/24 × 7 = 112/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
6/56 = 6 × 3/56 × 3 = 18/168 - Add the two like fractions:
112/168 + 18/168 = 112 + 18/168 = 130/168 - 130/168 simplified gives 65/84
- So, 16/24 + 6/56 = 65/84
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