Add 2/56 and 24/5, Solve 2/56 + 4 4/5 as a fraction

Add 2/56 and 24/5

1^st number: 2/56, 2^nd number: 4 4/5

2/56 + 24/5 is 677/140.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 5 is 280

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
2/56 = 2 × 5/56 × 5 = 10/280
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
24/5 = 24 × 56/5 × 56 = 1344/280
Add the two like fractions:
10/280 + 1344/280 = 10 + 1344/280 = 1354/280
1354/280 simplified gives 677/140
So, 2/56 + 24/5 = 677/140
In mixed form: 4117/140

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad