Add 24/9 and 7/56
1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 7/56
24/9 + 7/56 is 67/24.
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,
7/56 = 7 × 9/56 × 9 = 63/504 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/504 + 63/504 = 1344 + 63/504 = 1407/504 - 1407/504 simplified gives 67/24
- So, 24/9 + 7/56 = 67/24
In mixed form: 219/24
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