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Add 24/63 and 48/72

24/63 + 48/72 is 22/21.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   24/63 = 24 × 8/63 × 8 = 192/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   48/72 = 48 × 7/72 × 7 = 336/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/504 + 336/504 = 192 + 336/504 = 528/504
5. 528/504 simplified gives 22/21
6. So, 24/63 + 48/72 = 22/21
   In mixed form: 11/21

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