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Add 24/63 and 56/24

1^st number: 24/63, 2^nd number: 2 8/24

24/63 + 56/24 is 19/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 24 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   24/63 = 24 × 8/63 × 8 = 192/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
   56/24 = 56 × 21/24 × 21 = 1176/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/504 + 1176/504 = 192 + 1176/504 = 1368/504
5. 1368/504 simplified gives 19/7
6. So, 24/63 + 56/24 = 19/7
   In mixed form: 25/7

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