Add 56/24 and 49/36, Solve 2 8/24 + 1 13/36 as a fraction

Add 56/24 and 49/36

1^st number: 2 8/24, 2^nd number: 1 13/36

56/24 + 49/36 is 133/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 36 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
56/24 = 56 × 3/24 × 3 = 168/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
49/36 = 49 × 2/36 × 2 = 98/72
Add the two like fractions:
168/72 + 98/72 = 168 + 98/72 = 266/72
266/72 simplified gives 133/36
So, 56/24 + 49/36 = 133/36
In mixed form: 325/36

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