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Add 56/24 and 20/18

1st number: 2 8/24, 2nd number: 1 2/18

56/24 + 20/18 is 31/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 18 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    56/24 = 56 × 3/24 × 3 = 168/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
    20/18 = 20 × 4/18 × 4 = 80/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/72 + 80/72 = 168 + 80/72 = 248/72
  5. 248/72 simplified gives 31/9
  6. So, 56/24 + 20/18 = 31/9
    In mixed form: 34/9

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