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Add 24/48 and 56/63

24/48 + 56/63 is 25/18.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 63 is 1008
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
   24/48 = 24 × 21/48 × 21 = 504/1008
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
   56/63 = 56 × 16/63 × 16 = 896/1008
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/1008 + 896/1008 = 504 + 896/1008 = 1400/1008
5. 1400/1008 simplified gives 25/18
6. So, 24/48 + 56/63 = 25/18
   In mixed form: 17/18

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