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Add 56/24 and 54/70

1^st number: 2 8/24, 2^nd number: 54/70

56/24 + 54/70 is 326/105.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 70 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   56/24 = 56 × 35/24 × 35 = 1960/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
   54/70 = 54 × 12/70 × 12 = 648/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1960/840 + 648/840 = 1960 + 648/840 = 2608/840
5. 2608/840 simplified gives 326/105
6. So, 56/24 + 54/70 = 326/105
   In mixed form: 311/105

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