Add 27/24 and 20/56
1st number: 1 3/24, 2nd number: 20/56
27/24 + 20/56 is 83/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
27/24 = 27 × 7/24 × 7 = 189/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
20/56 = 20 × 3/56 × 3 = 60/168 - Add the two like fractions:
189/168 + 60/168 = 189 + 60/168 = 249/168 - 249/168 simplified gives 83/56
- So, 27/24 + 20/56 = 83/56
In mixed form: 127/56
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