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Add 56/5 and 72/24

1^st number: 11 1/5, 2^nd number: 3 0/24

56/5 + 72/24 is 71/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
   56/5 = 56 × 24/5 × 24 = 1344/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   72/24 = 72 × 5/24 × 5 = 360/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1344/120 + 360/120 = 1344 + 360/120 = 1704/120
5. 1704/120 simplified gives 71/5
6. So, 56/5 + 72/24 = 71/5
   In mixed form: 141/5

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