Add 56/84 and 15/24
56/84 + 15/24 is 31/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
56/84 = 56 × 2/84 × 2 = 112/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
15/24 = 15 × 7/24 × 7 = 105/168 - Add the two like fractions:
112/168 + 105/168 = 112 + 105/168 = 217/168 - 217/168 simplified gives 31/24
- So, 56/84 + 15/24 = 31/24
In mixed form: 17/24
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