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Add 56/24 and 15/84

1st number: 2 8/24, 2nd number: 15/84

56/24 + 15/84 is 211/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 84 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    56/24 = 56 × 7/24 × 7 = 392/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
    15/84 = 15 × 2/84 × 2 = 30/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/168 + 30/168 = 392 + 30/168 = 422/168
  5. 422/168 simplified gives 211/84
  6. So, 56/24 + 15/84 = 211/84
    In mixed form: 243/84

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