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Add 30/63 and 80/56

1^st number: 30/63, 2^nd number: 1 24/56

30/63 + 80/56 is 40/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   30/63 = 30 × 8/63 × 8 = 240/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   80/56 = 80 × 9/56 × 9 = 720/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/504 + 720/504 = 240 + 720/504 = 960/504
5. 960/504 simplified gives 40/21
6. So, 30/63 + 80/56 = 40/21
   In mixed form: 119/21

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