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Add 24/63 and 40/49

24/63 + 40/49 is 176/147.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 49 is 441
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
   24/63 = 24 × 7/63 × 7 = 168/441
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
   40/49 = 40 × 9/49 × 9 = 360/441
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/441 + 360/441 = 168 + 360/441 = 528/441
5. 528/441 simplified gives 176/147
6. So, 24/63 + 40/49 = 176/147
   In mixed form: 129/147

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