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Add 63/24 and 80/50

1^st number: 2 15/24, 2^nd number: 1 30/50

63/24 + 80/50 is 169/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 50 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   63/24 = 63 × 25/24 × 25 = 1575/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
   80/50 = 80 × 12/50 × 12 = 960/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1575/600 + 960/600 = 1575 + 960/600 = 2535/600
5. 2535/600 simplified gives 169/40
6. So, 63/24 + 80/50 = 169/40
   In mixed form: 49/40

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