Add 9/56 and 24/6
1st number: 9/56, 2nd number: 4 0/6
9/56 + 24/6 is 233/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 6 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
9/56 = 9 × 3/56 × 3 = 27/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
24/6 = 24 × 28/6 × 28 = 672/168 - Add the two like fractions:
27/168 + 672/168 = 27 + 672/168 = 699/168 - 699/168 simplified gives 233/56
- So, 9/56 + 24/6 = 233/56
In mixed form: 49/56
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