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Add 56/7 and 18/24

1st number: 8 0/7, 2nd number: 18/24

56/7 + 18/24 is 35/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 24 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
    56/7 = 56 × 24/7 × 24 = 1344/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    18/24 = 18 × 7/24 × 7 = 126/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1344/168 + 126/168 = 1344 + 126/168 = 1470/168
  5. 1470/168 simplified gives 35/4
  6. So, 56/7 + 18/24 = 35/4
    In mixed form: 83/4

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