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Add 24/56 and 40/32

1^st number: 24/56, 2^nd number: 1 8/32

24/56 + 40/32 is 47/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 32 is 224
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 4 = 224,
   24/56 = 24 × 4/56 × 4 = 96/224
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
   40/32 = 40 × 7/32 × 7 = 280/224
4. Add the two like fractions:
   96/224 + 280/224 = 96 + 280/224 = 376/224
5. 376/224 simplified gives 47/28
6. So, 24/56 + 40/32 = 47/28
   In mixed form: 119/28

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