Add 24/6 and 45/56, Solve 4 0/6 + 45/56 as a fraction

Add 24/6 and 45/56

1^st number: 4 0/6, 2^nd number: 45/56

24/6 + 45/56 is 269/56.

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,
45/56 = 45 × 3/56 × 3 = 135/168
Add the two like fractions:
672/168 + 135/168 = 672 + 135/168 = 807/168
807/168 simplified gives 269/56
So, 24/6 + 45/56 = 269/56
In mixed form: 445/56

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