Add 50/24 and 6/56
1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 6/56
50/24 + 6/56 is 46/21.
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,
6/56 = 6 × 3/56 × 3 = 18/168 - Add the two like fractions:
350/168 + 18/168 = 350 + 18/168 = 368/168 - 368/168 simplified gives 46/21
- So, 50/24 + 6/56 = 46/21
In mixed form: 24/21
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