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Add 81/56 and 24/63

1^st number: 1 25/56, 2^nd number: 24/63

81/56 + 24/63 is 307/168.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 63 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   81/56 = 81 × 9/56 × 9 = 729/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   24/63 = 24 × 8/63 × 8 = 192/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   729/504 + 192/504 = 729 + 192/504 = 921/504
5. 921/504 simplified gives 307/168
6. So, 81/56 + 24/63 = 307/168
   In mixed form: 1139/168

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