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Add 56/24 and 54/72

1^st number: 2 8/24, 2^nd number: 54/72

56/24 + 54/72 is 37/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   56/24 = 56 × 3/24 × 3 = 168/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   54/72 = 54 × 1/72 × 1 = 54/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/72 + 54/72 = 168 + 54/72 = 222/72
5. 222/72 simplified gives 37/12
6. So, 56/24 + 54/72 = 37/12
   In mixed form: 31/12

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