Add 6/56 and 21/24
6/56 + 21/24 is 55/56.
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,
21/24 = 21 × 7/24 × 7 = 147/168 - Add the two like fractions:
18/168 + 147/168 = 18 + 147/168 = 165/168 - 165/168 simplified gives 55/56
- So, 6/56 + 21/24 = 55/56
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