Add 24/56 and 2/75
24/56 + 2/75 is 239/525.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 75 is 4200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
24/56 = 24 × 75/56 × 75 = 1800/4200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
2/75 = 2 × 56/75 × 56 = 112/4200 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/4200 + 112/4200 = 1800 + 112/4200 = 1912/4200 - 1912/4200 simplified gives 239/525
- So, 24/56 + 2/75 = 239/525
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