Add 70/56 and 9/24
1st number: 1 14/56, 2nd number: 9/24
70/56 + 9/24 is 13/8.
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,
70/56 = 70 × 3/56 × 3 = 210/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
9/24 = 9 × 7/24 × 7 = 63/168 - Add the two like fractions:
210/168 + 63/168 = 210 + 63/168 = 273/168 - 273/168 simplified gives 13/8
- So, 70/56 + 9/24 = 13/8
In mixed form: 15/8
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