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Add 24/63 and 3/84

24/63 + 3/84 is 5/12.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 84 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   24/63 = 24 × 4/63 × 4 = 96/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   3/84 = 3 × 3/84 × 3 = 9/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   96/252 + 9/252 = 96 + 9/252 = 105/252
5. 105/252 simplified gives 5/12
6. So, 24/63 + 3/84 = 5/12

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