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Add 49/15 and 56/24

1^st number: 3 4/15, 2^nd number: 2 8/24

49/15 + 56/24 is 28/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
   49/15 = 49 × 8/15 × 8 = 392/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   56/24 = 56 × 5/24 × 5 = 280/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   392/120 + 280/120 = 392 + 280/120 = 672/120
5. 672/120 simplified gives 28/5
6. So, 49/15 + 56/24 = 28/5
   In mixed form: 53/5

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