Add 35/24 and 49/56
1st number: 1 11/24, 2nd number: 49/56
35/24 + 49/56 is 7/3.
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,
49/56 = 49 × 3/56 × 3 = 147/168 - Add the two like fractions:
245/168 + 147/168 = 245 + 147/168 = 392/168 - 392/168 simplified gives 7/3
- So, 35/24 + 49/56 = 7/3
In mixed form: 21/3
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