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Add 63/56 and 5/24

1^st number: 1 7/56, 2^nd number: 5/24

63/56 + 5/24 is 4/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   63/56 = 63 × 3/56 × 3 = 189/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   5/24 = 5 × 7/24 × 7 = 35/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   189/168 + 35/168 = 189 + 35/168 = 224/168
5. 224/168 simplified gives 4/3
6. So, 63/56 + 5/24 = 4/3
   In mixed form: 11/3

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