Add 6/24 and 3/56
6/24 + 3/56 is 17/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
6/24 = 6 × 7/24 × 7 = 42/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
3/56 = 3 × 3/56 × 3 = 9/168 - Add the two like fractions:
42/168 + 9/168 = 42 + 9/168 = 51/168 - 51/168 simplified gives 17/56
- So, 6/24 + 3/56 = 17/56
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