Add 24/54 and 6/56
24/54 + 6/56 is 139/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 56 is 1512
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
24/54 = 24 × 28/54 × 28 = 672/1512 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
6/56 = 6 × 27/56 × 27 = 162/1512 - Add the two like fractions:
672/1512 + 162/1512 = 672 + 162/1512 = 834/1512 - 834/1512 simplified gives 139/252
- So, 24/54 + 6/56 = 139/252
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