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Add 54/24 and 56/7

1^st number: 2 6/24, 2^nd number: 8 0/7

54/24 + 56/7 is 41/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 7 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 7 × 24 = 168,
   56/7 = 56 × 24/7 × 24 = 1344/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   378/168 + 1344/168 = 378 + 1344/168 = 1722/168
5. 1722/168 simplified gives 41/4
6. So, 54/24 + 56/7 = 41/4
   In mixed form: 101/4

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