Add 2/24 and 18/56
2/24 + 18/56 is 17/42.
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,
2/24 = 2 × 7/24 × 7 = 14/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
18/56 = 18 × 3/56 × 3 = 54/168 - Add the two like fractions:
14/168 + 54/168 = 14 + 54/168 = 68/168 - 68/168 simplified gives 17/42
- So, 2/24 + 18/56 = 17/42
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