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Add 30/56 and 63/24

1^st number: 30/56, 2^nd number: 2 15/24

30/56 + 63/24 is 177/56.

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1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   30/56 = 30 × 3/56 × 3 = 90/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   63/24 = 63 × 7/24 × 7 = 441/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/168 + 441/168 = 90 + 441/168 = 531/168
5. 531/168 simplified gives 177/56
6. So, 30/56 + 63/24 = 177/56
   In mixed form: 39/56

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