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Add 2/49 and 56/24

1^st number: 2/49, 2^nd number: 2 8/24

2/49 + 56/24 is 349/147.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 24 is 1176
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
   2/49 = 2 × 24/49 × 24 = 48/1176
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
   56/24 = 56 × 49/24 × 49 = 2744/1176
4. Add the two like fractions:
   48/1176 + 2744/1176 = 48 + 2744/1176 = 2792/1176
5. 2792/1176 simplified gives 349/147
6. So, 2/49 + 56/24 = 349/147
   In mixed form: 255/147

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