Add 6/56 and 10/24
6/56 + 10/24 is 11/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
6/56 = 6 × 3/56 × 3 = 18/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
10/24 = 10 × 7/24 × 7 = 70/168 - Add the two like fractions:
18/168 + 70/168 = 18 + 70/168 = 88/168 - 88/168 simplified gives 11/21
- So, 6/56 + 10/24 = 11/21
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