Add 24/10 and 6/56
1st number: 2 4/10, 2nd number: 6/56
24/10 + 6/56 is 351/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
24/10 = 24 × 28/10 × 28 = 672/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
6/56 = 6 × 5/56 × 5 = 30/280 - Add the two like fractions:
672/280 + 30/280 = 672 + 30/280 = 702/280 - 702/280 simplified gives 351/140
- So, 24/10 + 6/56 = 351/140
In mixed form: 271/140
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