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Add 14/63 and 24/42

14/63 + 24/42 is 50/63.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 42 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   14/63 = 14 × 2/63 × 2 = 28/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
   24/42 = 24 × 3/42 × 3 = 72/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   28/126 + 72/126 = 28 + 72/126 = 100/126
5. 100/126 simplified gives 50/63
6. So, 14/63 + 24/42 = 50/63

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