Add 24/35 and 5/56
24/35 + 5/56 is 31/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
24/35 = 24 × 8/35 × 8 = 192/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
5/56 = 5 × 5/56 × 5 = 25/280 - Add the two like fractions:
192/280 + 25/280 = 192 + 25/280 = 217/280 - 217/280 simplified gives 31/40
- So, 24/35 + 5/56 = 31/40
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