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Add 24/56 and 42/5

1st number: 24/56, 2nd number: 8 2/5

24/56 + 42/5 is 309/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 5 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    24/56 = 24 × 5/56 × 5 = 120/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
    42/5 = 42 × 56/5 × 56 = 2352/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/280 + 2352/280 = 120 + 2352/280 = 2472/280
  5. 2472/280 simplified gives 309/35
  6. So, 24/56 + 42/5 = 309/35
    In mixed form: 829/35

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