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Add 24/56 and 45/6

1^st number: 24/56, 2^nd number: 7 3/6

24/56 + 45/6 is 111/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   24/56 = 24 × 3/56 × 3 = 72/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
   45/6 = 45 × 28/6 × 28 = 1260/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/168 + 1260/168 = 72 + 1260/168 = 1332/168
5. 1332/168 simplified gives 111/14
6. So, 24/56 + 45/6 = 111/14
   In mixed form: 713/14

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