Add 27/56 and 7/24
27/56 + 7/24 is 65/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
27/56 = 27 × 3/56 × 3 = 81/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
7/24 = 7 × 7/24 × 7 = 49/168 - Add the two like fractions:
81/168 + 49/168 = 81 + 49/168 = 130/168 - 130/168 simplified gives 65/84
- So, 27/56 + 7/24 = 65/84
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