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Add 56/63 and 24/15

1^st number: 56/63, 2^nd number: 1 9/15

56/63 + 24/15 is 112/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 15 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   56/63 = 56 × 5/63 × 5 = 280/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
   24/15 = 24 × 21/15 × 21 = 504/315
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/315 + 504/315 = 280 + 504/315 = 784/315
5. 784/315 simplified gives 112/45
6. So, 56/63 + 24/15 = 112/45
   In mixed form: 222/45

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