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Add 24/56 and 8/63

24/56 + 8/63 is 5/9.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 63 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   24/56 = 24 × 9/56 × 9 = 216/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   8/63 = 8 × 8/63 × 8 = 64/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   216/504 + 64/504 = 216 + 64/504 = 280/504
5. 280/504 simplified gives 5/9
6. So, 24/56 + 8/63 = 5/9

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