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Add 6/24 and 54/56

6/24 + 54/56 is 17/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   6/24 = 6 × 7/24 × 7 = 42/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   54/56 = 54 × 3/56 × 3 = 162/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/168 + 162/168 = 42 + 162/168 = 204/168
5. 204/168 simplified gives 17/14
6. So, 6/24 + 54/56 = 17/14
   In mixed form: 13/14

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