Add 24/56 and 12/32
24/56 + 12/32 is 45/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 32 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 4 = 224,
24/56 = 24 × 4/56 × 4 = 96/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
12/32 = 12 × 7/32 × 7 = 84/224 - Add the two like fractions:
96/224 + 84/224 = 96 + 84/224 = 180/224 - 180/224 simplified gives 45/56
- So, 24/56 + 12/32 = 45/56
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