Add 5/6 and 24/56
5/6 + 24/56 is 53/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
5/6 = 5 × 28/6 × 28 = 140/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
24/56 = 24 × 3/56 × 3 = 72/168 - Add the two like fractions:
140/168 + 72/168 = 140 + 72/168 = 212/168 - 212/168 simplified gives 53/42
- So, 5/6 + 24/56 = 53/42
In mixed form: 111/42
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