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Add 54/24 and 18/56

1^st number: 2 6/24, 2^nd number: 18/56

54/24 + 18/56 is 18/7.

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,
   54/24 = 54 × 7/24 × 7 = 378/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   18/56 = 18 × 3/56 × 3 = 54/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   378/168 + 54/168 = 378 + 54/168 = 432/168
5. 432/168 simplified gives 18/7
6. So, 54/24 + 18/56 = 18/7
   In mixed form: 24/7

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