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Add 56/24 and 35/7

1st number: 2 8/24, 2nd number: 5 0/7

56/24 + 35/7 is 22/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 7 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 7 × 24 = 168,
    35/7 = 35 × 24/7 × 24 = 840/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/168 + 840/168 = 392 + 840/168 = 1232/168
  5. 1232/168 simplified gives 22/3
  6. So, 56/24 + 35/7 = 22/3
    In mixed form: 71/3

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