Add 24/30 and 50/56
24/30 + 50/56 is 237/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 56 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
24/30 = 24 × 28/30 × 28 = 672/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
50/56 = 50 × 15/56 × 15 = 750/840 - Add the two like fractions:
672/840 + 750/840 = 672 + 750/840 = 1422/840 - 1422/840 simplified gives 237/140
- So, 24/30 + 50/56 = 237/140
In mixed form: 197/140
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