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Add 24/16 and 60/56

1st number: 1 8/16, 2nd number: 1 4/56

24/16 + 60/56 is 18/7.

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,
    60/56 = 60 × 2/56 × 2 = 120/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/112 + 120/112 = 168 + 120/112 = 288/112
  5. 288/112 simplified gives 18/7
  6. So, 24/16 + 60/56 = 18/7
    In mixed form: 24/7

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