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Add 24/16 and 28/56

1^st number: 1 8/16, 2^nd number: 28/56

24/16 + 28/56 is 2/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 56 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   24/16 = 24 × 7/16 × 7 = 168/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
   28/56 = 28 × 2/56 × 2 = 56/112
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/112 + 56/112 = 168 + 56/112 = 224/112
5. 224/112 simplified gives 2/1
6. So, 24/16 + 28/56 = 2/1

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