Add 56/7 and 5/24, Solve 8 0/7 + 5/24 as a fraction

Add 56/7 and 5/24

1^st number: 8 0/7, 2^nd number: 5/24

56/7 + 5/24 is 197/24.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
56/7 = 56 × 24/7 × 24 = 1344/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
5/24 = 5 × 7/24 × 7 = 35/168
Add the two like fractions:
1344/168 + 35/168 = 1344 + 35/168 = 1379/168
1379/168 simplified gives 197/24
So, 56/7 + 5/24 = 197/24
In mixed form: 85/24

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