Add 24/6 and 20/56
1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 20/56
24/6 + 20/56 is 61/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
24/6 = 24 × 28/6 × 28 = 672/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
20/56 = 20 × 3/56 × 3 = 60/168 - Add the two like fractions:
672/168 + 60/168 = 672 + 60/168 = 732/168 - 732/168 simplified gives 61/14
- So, 24/6 + 20/56 = 61/14
In mixed form: 45/14
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