Add 56/24 and 20/84
1st number: 2 8/24, 2nd number: 20/84
56/24 + 20/84 is 18/7.
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,
20/84 = 20 × 2/84 × 2 = 40/168 - Add the two like fractions:
392/168 + 40/168 = 392 + 40/168 = 432/168 - 432/168 simplified gives 18/7
- So, 56/24 + 20/84 = 18/7
In mixed form: 24/7
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