Add 7/56 and 2/24
7/56 + 2/24 is 5/24.
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,
7/56 = 7 × 3/56 × 3 = 21/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
2/24 = 2 × 7/24 × 7 = 14/168 - Add the two like fractions:
21/168 + 14/168 = 21 + 14/168 = 35/168 - 35/168 simplified gives 5/24
- So, 7/56 + 2/24 = 5/24
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