Add 5/24 and 3/56
5/24 + 3/56 is 11/42.
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,
5/24 = 5 × 7/24 × 7 = 35/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
3/56 = 3 × 3/56 × 3 = 9/168 - Add the two like fractions:
35/168 + 9/168 = 35 + 9/168 = 44/168 - 44/168 simplified gives 11/42
- So, 5/24 + 3/56 = 11/42
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