Add 56/24 and 16/30
1st number: 2 8/24, 2nd number: 16/30
56/24 + 16/30 is 43/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 30 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 30 × 4 = 120,
16/30 = 16 × 4/30 × 4 = 64/120 - Add the two like fractions:
280/120 + 64/120 = 280 + 64/120 = 344/120 - 344/120 simplified gives 43/15
- So, 56/24 + 16/30 = 43/15
In mixed form: 213/15
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