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Add 24/7 and 5/56

1^st number: 3 3/7, 2^nd number: 5/56

24/7 + 5/56 is 197/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
   24/7 = 24 × 8/7 × 8 = 192/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   5/56 = 5 × 1/56 × 1 = 5/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/56 + 5/56 = 192 + 5/56 = 197/56
5. So, 24/7 + 5/56 = 197/56
   In mixed form: 329/56

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