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Add 5/56 and 28/24

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

5/56 + 28/24 is 211/168.

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,
   5/56 = 5 × 3/56 × 3 = 15/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   28/24 = 28 × 7/24 × 7 = 196/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   15/168 + 196/168 = 15 + 196/168 = 211/168
5. So, 5/56 + 28/24 = 211/168
   In mixed form: 143/168

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