Add 56/24 and 5/7
1st number: 2 8/24, 2nd number: 5/7
56/24 + 5/7 is 64/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 7 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 7 × 24 = 168,
5/7 = 5 × 24/7 × 24 = 120/168 - Add the two like fractions:
392/168 + 120/168 = 392 + 120/168 = 512/168 - 512/168 simplified gives 64/21
- So, 56/24 + 5/7 = 64/21
In mixed form: 31/21
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