Add 64/56 and 14/24
1st number: 1 8/56, 2nd number: 14/24
64/56 + 14/24 is 145/84.
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,
64/56 = 64 × 3/56 × 3 = 192/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
14/24 = 14 × 7/24 × 7 = 98/168 - Add the two like fractions:
192/168 + 98/168 = 192 + 98/168 = 290/168 - 290/168 simplified gives 145/84
- So, 64/56 + 14/24 = 145/84
In mixed form: 161/84
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