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Add 56/24 and 60/18

1^st number: 2 8/24, 2^nd number: 3 6/18

56/24 + 60/18 is 17/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 18 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 18 × 4 = 72,
   60/18 = 60 × 4/18 × 4 = 240/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/72 + 240/72 = 168 + 240/72 = 408/72
5. 408/72 simplified gives 17/3
6. So, 56/24 + 60/18 = 17/3
   In mixed form: 52/3

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