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Add 63/24 and 56/35

1^st number: 2 15/24, 2^nd number: 1 21/35

63/24 + 56/35 is 169/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 35 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 35 × 24 = 840,
   56/35 = 56 × 24/35 × 24 = 1344/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2205/840 + 1344/840 = 2205 + 1344/840 = 3549/840
5. 3549/840 simplified gives 169/40
6. So, 63/24 + 56/35 = 169/40
   In mixed form: 49/40

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