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Add 6/4 and 56/24

1^st number: 1 2/4, 2^nd number: 2 8/24

6/4 + 56/24 is 23/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 24 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 6 = 24,
   6/4 = 6 × 6/4 × 6 = 36/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   56/24 = 56 × 1/24 × 1 = 56/24
4. Add the two like fractions:
   36/24 + 56/24 = 36 + 56/24 = 92/24
5. 92/24 simplified gives 23/6
6. So, 6/4 + 56/24 = 23/6
   In mixed form: 35/6

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