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Add 35/24 and 56/49

1^st number: 1 11/24, 2^nd number: 1 7/49

35/24 + 56/49 is 437/168.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 49 is 1176
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
   35/24 = 35 × 49/24 × 49 = 1715/1176
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
   56/49 = 56 × 24/49 × 24 = 1344/1176
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1715/1176 + 1344/1176 = 1715 + 1344/1176 = 3059/1176
5. 3059/1176 simplified gives 437/168
6. So, 35/24 + 56/49 = 437/168
   In mixed form: 2101/168

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