Add 7/56 and 49/24, Solve 7/56 + 2 1/24 as a fraction

Add 7/56 and 49/24

1^st number: 7/56, 2^nd number: 2 1/24

7/56 + 49/24 is 13/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 24 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
7/56 = 7 × 3/56 × 3 = 21/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
49/24 = 49 × 7/24 × 7 = 343/168
Add the two like fractions:
21/168 + 343/168 = 21 + 343/168 = 364/168
364/168 simplified gives 13/6
So, 7/56 + 49/24 = 13/6
In mixed form: 21/6

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