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Add 63/24 and 56/80

1^st number: 2 15/24, 2^nd number: 56/80

63/24 + 56/80 is 133/40.

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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,
   56/80 = 56 × 3/80 × 3 = 168/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/240 + 168/240 = 630 + 168/240 = 798/240
5. 798/240 simplified gives 133/40
6. So, 63/24 + 56/80 = 133/40
   In mixed form: 313/40

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