Add 24/56 and 28/60
24/56 + 28/60 is 94/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 60 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 60 × 14 = 840,
28/60 = 28 × 14/60 × 14 = 392/840 - Add the two like fractions:
360/840 + 392/840 = 360 + 392/840 = 752/840 - 752/840 simplified gives 94/105
- So, 24/56 + 28/60 = 94/105
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