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Add 56/32 and 7/49

1^st number: 1 24/32, 2^nd number: 7/49

56/32 + 7/49 is 53/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 49 is 1568
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
   56/32 = 56 × 49/32 × 49 = 2744/1568
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 32 = 1568,
   7/49 = 7 × 32/49 × 32 = 224/1568
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2744/1568 + 224/1568 = 2744 + 224/1568 = 2968/1568
5. 2968/1568 simplified gives 53/28
6. So, 56/32 + 7/49 = 53/28
   In mixed form: 125/28

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