Add 24/5 and 14/56
1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 14/56
24/5 + 14/56 is 101/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
24/5 = 24 × 56/5 × 56 = 1344/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
14/56 = 14 × 5/56 × 5 = 70/280 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/280 + 70/280 = 1344 + 70/280 = 1414/280 - 1414/280 simplified gives 101/20
- So, 24/5 + 14/56 = 101/20
In mixed form: 51/20
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