Add 24/56 and 25/6
1st number: 24/56, 2nd number: 4 1/6
24/56 + 25/6 is 193/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 6 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
24/56 = 24 × 3/56 × 3 = 72/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
25/6 = 25 × 28/6 × 28 = 700/168 - Add the two like fractions:
72/168 + 700/168 = 72 + 700/168 = 772/168 - 772/168 simplified gives 193/42
- So, 24/56 + 25/6 = 193/42
In mixed form: 425/42
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