Add 24/9 and 3/56
1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 3/56
24/9 + 3/56 is 457/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
24/9 = 24 × 56/9 × 56 = 1344/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
3/56 = 3 × 9/56 × 9 = 27/504 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/504 + 27/504 = 1344 + 27/504 = 1371/504 - 1371/504 simplified gives 457/168
- So, 24/9 + 3/56 = 457/168
In mixed form: 2121/168
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