Add 50/24 and 20/56
1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 20/56
50/24 + 20/56 is 205/84.
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,
50/24 = 50 × 7/24 × 7 = 350/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
20/56 = 20 × 3/56 × 3 = 60/168 - Add the two like fractions:
350/168 + 60/168 = 350 + 60/168 = 410/168 - 410/168 simplified gives 205/84
- So, 50/24 + 20/56 = 205/84
In mixed form: 237/84
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