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Add 24/14 and 56/16

1^st number: 1 10/14, 2^nd number: 3 8/16

24/14 + 56/16 is 73/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 16 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
   24/14 = 24 × 8/14 × 8 = 192/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   56/16 = 56 × 7/16 × 7 = 392/112
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/112 + 392/112 = 192 + 392/112 = 584/112
5. 584/112 simplified gives 73/14
6. So, 24/14 + 56/16 = 73/14
   In mixed form: 53/14

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