Add 27/24 and 7/56
1st number: 1 3/24, 2nd number: 7/56
27/24 + 7/56 is 5/4.
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,
7/56 = 7 × 3/56 × 3 = 21/168 - Add the two like fractions:
189/168 + 21/168 = 189 + 21/168 = 210/168 - 210/168 simplified gives 5/4
- So, 27/24 + 7/56 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4
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