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Add 56/7 and 25/24

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

56/7 + 25/24 is 217/24.

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,
    25/24 = 25 × 7/24 × 7 = 175/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1344/168 + 175/168 = 1344 + 175/168 = 1519/168
  5. 1519/168 simplified gives 217/24
  6. So, 56/7 + 25/24 = 217/24
    In mixed form: 91/24

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