Add 24/56 and 27/36
24/56 + 27/36 is 33/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 36 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
24/56 = 24 × 9/56 × 9 = 216/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
27/36 = 27 × 14/36 × 14 = 378/504 - Add the two like fractions:
216/504 + 378/504 = 216 + 378/504 = 594/504 - 594/504 simplified gives 33/28
- So, 24/56 + 27/36 = 33/28
In mixed form: 15/28
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