Add 24/6 and 3/56
1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 3/56
24/6 + 3/56 is 227/56.
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,
3/56 = 3 × 3/56 × 3 = 9/168 - Add the two like fractions:
672/168 + 9/168 = 672 + 9/168 = 681/168 - 681/168 simplified gives 227/56
- So, 24/6 + 3/56 = 227/56
In mixed form: 43/56
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