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Add 8/56 and 24/20

1^st number: 8/56, 2^nd number: 1 4/20

8/56 + 24/20 is 47/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 20 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   8/56 = 8 × 5/56 × 5 = 40/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
   24/20 = 24 × 14/20 × 14 = 336/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   40/280 + 336/280 = 40 + 336/280 = 376/280
5. 376/280 simplified gives 47/35
6. So, 8/56 + 24/20 = 47/35
   In mixed form: 112/35

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