Add 30/56 and 2/24
30/56 + 2/24 is 13/21.
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,
30/56 = 30 × 3/56 × 3 = 90/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
2/24 = 2 × 7/24 × 7 = 14/168 - Add the two like fractions:
90/168 + 14/168 = 90 + 14/168 = 104/168 - 104/168 simplified gives 13/21
- So, 30/56 + 2/24 = 13/21
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