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Add 24/49 and 63/81

24/49 + 63/81 is 559/441.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 81 is 3969
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3969
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 81 = 3969,
   24/49 = 24 × 81/49 × 81 = 1944/3969
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 49 = 3969,
   63/81 = 63 × 49/81 × 49 = 3087/3969
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1944/3969 + 3087/3969 = 1944 + 3087/3969 = 5031/3969
5. 5031/3969 simplified gives 559/441
6. So, 24/49 + 63/81 = 559/441
   In mixed form: 1118/441

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