Add 24/27 and 7/56
24/27 + 7/56 is 73/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 56 is 1512
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
24/27 = 24 × 56/27 × 56 = 1344/1512 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
7/56 = 7 × 27/56 × 27 = 189/1512 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/1512 + 189/1512 = 1344 + 189/1512 = 1533/1512 - 1533/1512 simplified gives 73/72
- So, 24/27 + 7/56 = 73/72
In mixed form: 11/72
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