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Add 7/24 and 49/56

7/24 + 49/56 is 7/6.

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,
    7/24 = 7 × 7/24 × 7 = 49/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    49/56 = 49 × 3/56 × 3 = 147/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    49/168 + 147/168 = 49 + 147/168 = 196/168
  5. 196/168 simplified gives 7/6
  6. So, 7/24 + 49/56 = 7/6
    In mixed form: 11/6

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