Add 18/56 and 20/24
18/56 + 20/24 is 97/84.
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,
18/56 = 18 × 3/56 × 3 = 54/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
20/24 = 20 × 7/24 × 7 = 140/168 - Add the two like fractions:
54/168 + 140/168 = 54 + 140/168 = 194/168 - 194/168 simplified gives 97/84
- So, 18/56 + 20/24 = 97/84
In mixed form: 113/84
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