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Add 56/3 and 49/56

1^st number: 18 2/3, 2^nd number: 49/56

56/3 + 49/56 is 469/24.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
   56/3 = 56 × 56/3 × 56 = 3136/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   49/56 = 49 × 3/56 × 3 = 147/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3136/168 + 147/168 = 3136 + 147/168 = 3283/168
5. 3283/168 simplified gives 469/24
6. So, 56/3 + 49/56 = 469/24
   In mixed form: 1913/24

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