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Add 60/56 and 24/63

1^st number: 1 4/56, 2^nd number: 24/63

60/56 + 24/63 is 61/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 63 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   60/56 = 60 × 9/56 × 9 = 540/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   24/63 = 24 × 8/63 × 8 = 192/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/504 + 192/504 = 540 + 192/504 = 732/504
5. 732/504 simplified gives 61/42
6. So, 60/56 + 24/63 = 61/42
   In mixed form: 119/42

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