Add 56/21 and 4/24
1st number: 2 14/21, 2nd number: 4/24
56/21 + 4/24 is 17/6.
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,
4/24 = 4 × 7/24 × 7 = 28/168 - Add the two like fractions:
448/168 + 28/168 = 448 + 28/168 = 476/168 - 476/168 simplified gives 17/6
- So, 56/21 + 4/24 = 17/6
In mixed form: 25/6
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