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Add 24/35 and 56/20

1^st number: 24/35, 2^nd number: 2 16/20

24/35 + 56/20 is 122/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 20 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   24/35 = 24 × 4/35 × 4 = 96/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   56/20 = 56 × 7/20 × 7 = 392/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   96/140 + 392/140 = 96 + 392/140 = 488/140
5. 488/140 simplified gives 122/35
6. So, 24/35 + 56/20 = 122/35
   In mixed form: 317/35

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