Add 56/21 and 2/24
1st number: 2 14/21, 2nd number: 2/24
56/21 + 2/24 is 11/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
56/21 = 56 × 8/21 × 8 = 448/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
2/24 = 2 × 7/24 × 7 = 14/168 - Add the two like fractions:
448/168 + 14/168 = 448 + 14/168 = 462/168 - 462/168 simplified gives 11/4
- So, 56/21 + 2/24 = 11/4
In mixed form: 23/4
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