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Add 56/24 and 27/96

1^st number: 2 8/24, 2^nd number: 27/96

56/24 + 27/96 is 251/96.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
   56/24 = 56 × 4/24 × 4 = 224/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   27/96 = 27 × 1/96 × 1 = 27/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   224/96 + 27/96 = 224 + 27/96 = 251/96
5. So, 56/24 + 27/96 = 251/96
   In mixed form: 259/96

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