Add 36/24 and 54/56
1st number: 1 12/24, 2nd number: 54/56
36/24 + 54/56 is 69/28.
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,
36/24 = 36 × 7/24 × 7 = 252/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
54/56 = 54 × 3/56 × 3 = 162/168 - Add the two like fractions:
252/168 + 162/168 = 252 + 162/168 = 414/168 - 414/168 simplified gives 69/28
- So, 36/24 + 54/56 = 69/28
In mixed form: 213/28
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