Add 72/24 and 12/56
1st number: 3 0/24, 2nd number: 12/56
72/24 + 12/56 is 45/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
72/24 = 72 × 7/24 × 7 = 504/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
12/56 = 12 × 3/56 × 3 = 36/168 - Add the two like fractions:
504/168 + 36/168 = 504 + 36/168 = 540/168 - 540/168 simplified gives 45/14
- So, 72/24 + 12/56 = 45/14
In mixed form: 33/14
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