Add 56/14 and 3/24
1st number: 4 0/14, 2nd number: 3/24
56/14 + 3/24 is 33/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
56/14 = 56 × 12/14 × 12 = 672/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
3/24 = 3 × 7/24 × 7 = 21/168 - Add the two like fractions:
672/168 + 21/168 = 672 + 21/168 = 693/168 - 693/168 simplified gives 33/8
- So, 56/14 + 3/24 = 33/8
In mixed form: 41/8
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