Add 56/80 and 2/24
56/80 + 2/24 is 47/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 24 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
56/80 = 56 × 3/80 × 3 = 168/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
2/24 = 2 × 10/24 × 10 = 20/240 - Add the two like fractions:
168/240 + 20/240 = 168 + 20/240 = 188/240 - 188/240 simplified gives 47/60
- So, 56/80 + 2/24 = 47/60
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