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Add 8/7 and 63/24

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

8/7 + 63/24 is 211/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
   8/7 = 8 × 24/7 × 24 = 192/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   63/24 = 63 × 7/24 × 7 = 441/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/168 + 441/168 = 192 + 441/168 = 633/168
5. 633/168 simplified gives 211/56
6. So, 8/7 + 63/24 = 211/56
   In mixed form: 343/56

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