Add 35/24 and 28/56
1st number: 1 11/24, 2nd number: 28/56
35/24 + 28/56 is 47/24.
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,
35/24 = 35 × 7/24 × 7 = 245/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
28/56 = 28 × 3/56 × 3 = 84/168 - Add the two like fractions:
245/168 + 84/168 = 245 + 84/168 = 329/168 - 329/168 simplified gives 47/24
- So, 35/24 + 28/56 = 47/24
In mixed form: 123/24
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