Add 54/24 and 15/56
1st number: 2 6/24, 2nd number: 15/56
54/24 + 15/56 is 141/56.
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,
54/24 = 54 × 7/24 × 7 = 378/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
15/56 = 15 × 3/56 × 3 = 45/168 - Add the two like fractions:
378/168 + 45/168 = 378 + 45/168 = 423/168 - 423/168 simplified gives 141/56
- So, 54/24 + 15/56 = 141/56
In mixed form: 229/56
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