Add 56/24 and 49/54, Solve 2 8/24 + 49/54 as a fraction

Add 56/24 and 49/54

1^st number: 2 8/24, 2^nd number: 49/54

56/24 + 49/54 is 175/54.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 54 is 216

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
56/24 = 56 × 9/24 × 9 = 504/216
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
49/54 = 49 × 4/54 × 4 = 196/216
Add the two like fractions:
504/216 + 196/216 = 504 + 196/216 = 700/216
700/216 simplified gives 175/54
So, 56/24 + 49/54 = 175/54
In mixed form: 313/54

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