Add 60/56 and 2/24
1st number: 1 4/56, 2nd number: 2/24
60/56 + 2/24 is 97/84.
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,
60/56 = 60 × 3/56 × 3 = 180/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
2/24 = 2 × 7/24 × 7 = 14/168 - Add the two like fractions:
180/168 + 14/168 = 180 + 14/168 = 194/168 - 194/168 simplified gives 97/84
- So, 60/56 + 2/24 = 97/84
In mixed form: 113/84
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