Add 3/56 and 56/24
1st number: 3/56, 2nd number: 2 8/24
3/56 + 56/24 is 401/168.
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,
3/56 = 3 × 3/56 × 3 = 9/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
56/24 = 56 × 7/24 × 7 = 392/168 - Add the two like fractions:
9/168 + 392/168 = 9 + 392/168 = 401/168 - So, 3/56 + 56/24 = 401/168
In mixed form: 265/168
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