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Add 5/24 and 60/56

1^st number: 5/24, 2^nd number: 1 4/56

5/24 + 60/56 is 215/168.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   5/24 = 5 × 7/24 × 7 = 35/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   60/56 = 60 × 3/56 × 3 = 180/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   35/168 + 180/168 = 35 + 180/168 = 215/168
5. So, 5/24 + 60/56 = 215/168
   In mixed form: 147/168

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