Add 54/24 and 3/56
1st number: 2 6/24, 2nd number: 3/56
54/24 + 3/56 is 129/56.
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,
3/56 = 3 × 3/56 × 3 = 9/168 - Add the two like fractions:
378/168 + 9/168 = 378 + 9/168 = 387/168 - 387/168 simplified gives 129/56
- So, 54/24 + 3/56 = 129/56
In mixed form: 217/56
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