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Add 24/63 and 49/72

24/63 + 49/72 is 535/504.

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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,
   49/72 = 49 × 7/72 × 7 = 343/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/504 + 343/504 = 192 + 343/504 = 535/504
5. So, 24/63 + 49/72 = 535/504
   In mixed form: 131/504

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