Add 9/56 and 3/24
9/56 + 3/24 is 2/7.
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,
9/56 = 9 × 3/56 × 3 = 27/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
3/24 = 3 × 7/24 × 7 = 21/168 - Add the two like fractions:
27/168 + 21/168 = 27 + 21/168 = 48/168 - 48/168 simplified gives 2/7
- So, 9/56 + 3/24 = 2/7
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