Add 56/15 and 9/24
1st number: 3 11/15, 2nd number: 9/24
56/15 + 9/24 is 493/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
56/15 = 56 × 8/15 × 8 = 448/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
9/24 = 9 × 5/24 × 5 = 45/120 - Add the two like fractions:
448/120 + 45/120 = 448 + 45/120 = 493/120 - So, 56/15 + 9/24 = 493/120
In mixed form: 413/120
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