Add 56/24 and 1/14, Solve 2 8/24 + 1/14 as a fraction

Add 56/24 and 1/14

1^st number: 2 8/24, 2^nd number: 1/14

56/24 + 1/14 is 101/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 14 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
56/24 = 56 × 7/24 × 7 = 392/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
1/14 = 1 × 12/14 × 12 = 12/168
Add the two like fractions:
392/168 + 12/168 = 392 + 12/168 = 404/168
404/168 simplified gives 101/42
So, 56/24 + 1/14 = 101/42
In mixed form: 217/42

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