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Add 63/24 and 56/7

1^st number: 2 15/24, 2^nd number: 8 0/7

63/24 + 56/7 is 85/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 7 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   63/24 = 63 × 7/24 × 7 = 441/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
   56/7 = 56 × 24/7 × 24 = 1344/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   441/168 + 1344/168 = 441 + 1344/168 = 1785/168
5. 1785/168 simplified gives 85/8
6. So, 63/24 + 56/7 = 85/8
   In mixed form: 105/8

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