Add 56/24 and 20/42
1st number: 2 8/24, 2nd number: 20/42
56/24 + 20/42 is 59/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 42 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 42 × 4 = 168,
20/42 = 20 × 4/42 × 4 = 80/168 - Add the two like fractions:
392/168 + 80/168 = 392 + 80/168 = 472/168 - 472/168 simplified gives 59/21
- So, 56/24 + 20/42 = 59/21
In mixed form: 217/21
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