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Add 6/24 and 56/63

6/24 + 56/63 is 41/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 63 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
   6/24 = 6 × 21/24 × 21 = 126/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   56/63 = 56 × 8/63 × 8 = 448/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   126/504 + 448/504 = 126 + 448/504 = 574/504
5. 574/504 simplified gives 41/36
6. So, 6/24 + 56/63 = 41/36
   In mixed form: 15/36

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