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Add 24/63 and 90/84

1^st number: 24/63, 2^nd number: 1 6/84

24/63 + 90/84 is 61/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 84 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   24/63 = 24 × 4/63 × 4 = 96/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   90/84 = 90 × 3/84 × 3 = 270/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   96/252 + 270/252 = 96 + 270/252 = 366/252
5. 366/252 simplified gives 61/42
6. So, 24/63 + 90/84 = 61/42
   In mixed form: 119/42

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