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Add 36/56 and 5/24

36/56 + 5/24 is 143/168.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   36/56 = 36 × 3/56 × 3 = 108/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   5/24 = 5 × 7/24 × 7 = 35/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   108/168 + 35/168 = 108 + 35/168 = 143/168
5. So, 36/56 + 5/24 = 143/168

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