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Add 63/24 and 24/80

1^st number: 2 15/24, 2^nd number: 24/80

63/24 + 24/80 is 117/40.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
   63/24 = 63 × 10/24 × 10 = 630/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   24/80 = 24 × 3/80 × 3 = 72/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/240 + 72/240 = 630 + 72/240 = 702/240
5. 702/240 simplified gives 117/40
6. So, 63/24 + 24/80 = 117/40
   In mixed form: 237/40

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