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Add 63/24 and 40/70

1^st number: 2 15/24, 2^nd number: 40/70

63/24 + 40/70 is 179/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 70 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   63/24 = 63 × 35/24 × 35 = 2205/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
   40/70 = 40 × 12/70 × 12 = 480/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2205/840 + 480/840 = 2205 + 480/840 = 2685/840
5. 2685/840 simplified gives 179/56
6. So, 63/24 + 40/70 = 179/56
   In mixed form: 311/56

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