Add 24/56 and 12/30
24/56 + 12/30 is 29/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 30 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 30 × 28 = 840,
12/30 = 12 × 28/30 × 28 = 336/840 - Add the two like fractions:
360/840 + 336/840 = 360 + 336/840 = 696/840 - 696/840 simplified gives 29/35
- So, 24/56 + 12/30 = 29/35
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