Add 24/56 and 6/20
24/56 + 6/20 is 51/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 20 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
24/56 = 24 × 5/56 × 5 = 120/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
6/20 = 6 × 14/20 × 14 = 84/280 - Add the two like fractions:
120/280 + 84/280 = 120 + 84/280 = 204/280 - 204/280 simplified gives 51/70
- So, 24/56 + 6/20 = 51/70
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