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Add 81/24 and 56/49

1^st number: 3 9/24, 2^nd number: 1 7/49

81/24 + 56/49 is 253/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 49 is 1176
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
   81/24 = 81 × 49/24 × 49 = 3969/1176
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
   56/49 = 56 × 24/49 × 24 = 1344/1176
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3969/1176 + 1344/1176 = 3969 + 1344/1176 = 5313/1176
5. 5313/1176 simplified gives 253/56
6. So, 81/24 + 56/49 = 253/56
   In mixed form: 429/56

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