Add 24/36 and 12/56
24/36 + 12/56 is 37/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
24/36 = 24 × 14/36 × 14 = 336/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
12/56 = 12 × 9/56 × 9 = 108/504 - Add the two like fractions:
336/504 + 108/504 = 336 + 108/504 = 444/504 - 444/504 simplified gives 37/42
- So, 24/36 + 12/56 = 37/42
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