Add 35/56 and 20/24
35/56 + 20/24 is 35/24.
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,
35/56 = 35 × 3/56 × 3 = 105/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
20/24 = 20 × 7/24 × 7 = 140/168 - Add the two like fractions:
105/168 + 140/168 = 105 + 140/168 = 245/168 - 245/168 simplified gives 35/24
- So, 35/56 + 20/24 = 35/24
In mixed form: 111/24
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