Add 56/7 and 27/24
1st number: 8 0/7, 2nd number: 1 3/24
56/7 + 27/24 is 73/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
56/7 = 56 × 24/7 × 24 = 1344/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
27/24 = 27 × 7/24 × 7 = 189/168 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/168 + 189/168 = 1344 + 189/168 = 1533/168 - 1533/168 simplified gives 73/8
- So, 56/7 + 27/24 = 73/8
In mixed form: 91/8
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