Add 75/56 and 10/24
1st number: 1 19/56, 2nd number: 10/24
75/56 + 10/24 is 295/168.
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,
75/56 = 75 × 3/56 × 3 = 225/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
10/24 = 10 × 7/24 × 7 = 70/168 - Add the two like fractions:
225/168 + 70/168 = 225 + 70/168 = 295/168 - So, 75/56 + 10/24 = 295/168
In mixed form: 1127/168
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