Add 5/56 and 1/24
5/56 + 1/24 is 11/84.
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,
5/56 = 5 × 3/56 × 3 = 15/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
1/24 = 1 × 7/24 × 7 = 7/168 - Add the two like fractions:
15/168 + 7/168 = 15 + 7/168 = 22/168 - 22/168 simplified gives 11/84
- So, 5/56 + 1/24 = 11/84
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