Add 24/5 and 8/56
1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 8/56
24/5 + 8/56 is 173/35.
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,
8/56 = 8 × 5/56 × 5 = 40/280 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/280 + 40/280 = 1344 + 40/280 = 1384/280 - 1384/280 simplified gives 173/35
- So, 24/5 + 8/56 = 173/35
In mixed form: 433/35
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