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Add 20/56 and 27/24

1^st number: 20/56, 2^nd number: 1 3/24

20/56 + 27/24 is 83/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   20/56 = 20 × 3/56 × 3 = 60/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   27/24 = 27 × 7/24 × 7 = 189/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/168 + 189/168 = 60 + 189/168 = 249/168
5. 249/168 simplified gives 83/56
6. So, 20/56 + 27/24 = 83/56
   In mixed form: 127/56

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