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Add 24/63 and 40/98

24/63 + 40/98 is 116/147.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 98 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
   24/63 = 24 × 14/63 × 14 = 336/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   40/98 = 40 × 9/98 × 9 = 360/882
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/882 + 360/882 = 336 + 360/882 = 696/882
5. 696/882 simplified gives 116/147
6. So, 24/63 + 40/98 = 116/147

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