Add 9/24 and 35/56
9/24 + 35/56 is 1/1.
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,
9/24 = 9 × 7/24 × 7 = 63/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
35/56 = 35 × 3/56 × 3 = 105/168 - Add the two like fractions:
63/168 + 105/168 = 63 + 105/168 = 168/168 - 168/168 simplified gives 1/1
- So, 9/24 + 35/56 = 1/1
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