Add 24/45 and 2/56
24/45 + 2/56 is 239/420.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 56 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
24/45 = 24 × 56/45 × 56 = 1344/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
2/56 = 2 × 45/56 × 45 = 90/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/2520 + 90/2520 = 1344 + 90/2520 = 1434/2520 - 1434/2520 simplified gives 239/420
- So, 24/45 + 2/56 = 239/420
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