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Add 8/24 and 63/28

1^st number: 8/24, 2^nd number: 2 7/28

8/24 + 63/28 is 31/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 28 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   8/24 = 8 × 7/24 × 7 = 56/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
   63/28 = 63 × 6/28 × 6 = 378/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   56/168 + 378/168 = 56 + 378/168 = 434/168
5. 434/168 simplified gives 31/12
6. So, 8/24 + 63/28 = 31/12
   In mixed form: 27/12

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