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Add 24/6 and 16/56

1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 16/56

24/6 + 16/56 is 30/7.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
    24/6 = 24 × 28/6 × 28 = 672/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    16/56 = 16 × 3/56 × 3 = 48/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/168 + 48/168 = 672 + 48/168 = 720/168
  5. 720/168 simplified gives 30/7
  6. So, 24/6 + 16/56 = 30/7
    In mixed form: 42/7

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