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Add 21/63 and 49/8

1^st number: 21/63, 2^nd number: 6 1/8

21/63 + 49/8 is 155/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 8 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   21/63 = 21 × 8/63 × 8 = 168/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
   49/8 = 49 × 63/8 × 63 = 3087/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/504 + 3087/504 = 168 + 3087/504 = 3255/504
5. 3255/504 simplified gives 155/24
6. So, 21/63 + 49/8 = 155/24
   In mixed form: 611/24

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