Add 24/32 and 12/56
24/32 + 12/56 is 27/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 56 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
24/32 = 24 × 7/32 × 7 = 168/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 4 = 224,
12/56 = 12 × 4/56 × 4 = 48/224 - Add the two like fractions:
168/224 + 48/224 = 168 + 48/224 = 216/224 - 216/224 simplified gives 27/28
- So, 24/32 + 12/56 = 27/28
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