Add 56/24 and 15/84
1st number: 2 8/24, 2nd number: 15/84
56/24 + 15/84 is 211/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 84 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
56/24 = 56 × 7/24 × 7 = 392/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
15/84 = 15 × 2/84 × 2 = 30/168 - Add the two like fractions:
392/168 + 30/168 = 392 + 30/168 = 422/168 - 422/168 simplified gives 211/84
- So, 56/24 + 15/84 = 211/84
In mixed form: 243/84
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