Add 4/56 and 10/24
4/56 + 10/24 is 41/84.
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,
4/56 = 4 × 3/56 × 3 = 12/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
10/24 = 10 × 7/24 × 7 = 70/168 - Add the two like fractions:
12/168 + 70/168 = 12 + 70/168 = 82/168 - 82/168 simplified gives 41/84
- So, 4/56 + 10/24 = 41/84
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