Add 30/24 and 21/56
1st number: 1 6/24, 2nd number: 21/56
30/24 + 21/56 is 13/8.
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,
30/24 = 30 × 7/24 × 7 = 210/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
21/56 = 21 × 3/56 × 3 = 63/168 - Add the two like fractions:
210/168 + 63/168 = 210 + 63/168 = 273/168 - 273/168 simplified gives 13/8
- So, 30/24 + 21/56 = 13/8
In mixed form: 15/8
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