Add 24/56 and 12/15
24/56 + 12/15 is 43/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 15 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
24/56 = 24 × 15/56 × 15 = 360/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
12/15 = 12 × 56/15 × 56 = 672/840 - Add the two like fractions:
360/840 + 672/840 = 360 + 672/840 = 1032/840 - 1032/840 simplified gives 43/35
- So, 24/56 + 12/15 = 43/35
In mixed form: 18/35
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