Add 30/24 and 3/56, Solve 1 6/24 + 3/56 as a fraction

Add 30/24 and 3/56

1^st number: 1 6/24, 2^nd number: 3/56

30/24 + 3/56 is 73/56.

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,
3/56 = 3 × 3/56 × 3 = 9/168
Add the two like fractions:
210/168 + 9/168 = 210 + 9/168 = 219/168
219/168 simplified gives 73/56
So, 30/24 + 3/56 = 73/56
In mixed form: 117/56

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