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Add 24/56 and 30/72

24/56 + 30/72 is 71/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 72 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    24/56 = 24 × 9/56 × 9 = 216/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    30/72 = 30 × 7/72 × 7 = 210/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/504 + 210/504 = 216 + 210/504 = 426/504
  5. 426/504 simplified gives 71/84
  6. So, 24/56 + 30/72 = 71/84

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