Add 56/24 and 16/20
1st number: 2 8/24, 2nd number: 16/20
56/24 + 16/20 is 47/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 20 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
56/24 = 56 × 5/24 × 5 = 280/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
16/20 = 16 × 6/20 × 6 = 96/120 - Add the two like fractions:
280/120 + 96/120 = 280 + 96/120 = 376/120 - 376/120 simplified gives 47/15
- So, 56/24 + 16/20 = 47/15
In mixed form: 32/15
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