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Add 56/16 and 14/24

1st number: 3 8/16, 2nd number: 14/24

56/16 + 14/24 is 49/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 24 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    56/16 = 56 × 3/16 × 3 = 168/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
    14/24 = 14 × 2/24 × 2 = 28/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/48 + 28/48 = 168 + 28/48 = 196/48
  5. 196/48 simplified gives 49/12
  6. So, 56/16 + 14/24 = 49/12
    In mixed form: 41/12

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