Add 56/60 and 8/24
56/60 + 8/24 is 19/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
56/60 = 56 × 2/60 × 2 = 112/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
8/24 = 8 × 5/24 × 5 = 40/120 - Add the two like fractions:
112/120 + 40/120 = 112 + 40/120 = 152/120 - 152/120 simplified gives 19/15
- So, 56/60 + 8/24 = 19/15
In mixed form: 14/15
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