Add 24/56 and 15/6, Solve 24/56 + 2 3/6 as a fraction

Add 24/56 and 15/6

1^st number: 24/56, 2^nd number: 2 3/6

24/56 + 15/6 is 41/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 6 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
24/56 = 24 × 3/56 × 3 = 72/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
15/6 = 15 × 28/6 × 28 = 420/168
Add the two like fractions:
72/168 + 420/168 = 72 + 420/168 = 492/168
492/168 simplified gives 41/14
So, 24/56 + 15/6 = 41/14
In mixed form: 213/14

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