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Add 56/15 and 35/24

1st number: 3 11/15, 2nd number: 1 11/24

56/15 + 35/24 is 623/120.

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,
    56/15 = 56 × 8/15 × 8 = 448/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    35/24 = 35 × 5/24 × 5 = 175/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/120 + 175/120 = 448 + 175/120 = 623/120
  5. So, 56/15 + 35/24 = 623/120
    In mixed form: 523/120

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