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Add 24/63 and 90/40

1^st number: 24/63, 2^nd number: 2 10/40

24/63 + 90/40 is 221/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 40 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
   24/63 = 24 × 40/63 × 40 = 960/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
   90/40 = 90 × 63/40 × 63 = 5670/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   960/2520 + 5670/2520 = 960 + 5670/2520 = 6630/2520
5. 6630/2520 simplified gives 221/84
6. So, 24/63 + 90/40 = 221/84
   In mixed form: 253/84

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