Add 4/24 and 30/56
4/24 + 30/56 is 59/84.
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,
4/24 = 4 × 7/24 × 7 = 28/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
30/56 = 30 × 3/56 × 3 = 90/168 - Add the two like fractions:
28/168 + 90/168 = 28 + 90/168 = 118/168 - 118/168 simplified gives 59/84
- So, 4/24 + 30/56 = 59/84
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