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Add 24/63 and 42/45

24/63 + 42/45 is 46/35.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 45 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   24/63 = 24 × 5/63 × 5 = 120/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
   42/45 = 42 × 7/45 × 7 = 294/315
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/315 + 294/315 = 120 + 294/315 = 414/315
5. 414/315 simplified gives 46/35
6. So, 24/63 + 42/45 = 46/35
   In mixed form: 111/35

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