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Add 24/63 and 96/49

1^st number: 24/63, 2^nd number: 1 47/49

24/63 + 96/49 is 344/147.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 49 is 441
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
   24/63 = 24 × 7/63 × 7 = 168/441
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
   96/49 = 96 × 9/49 × 9 = 864/441
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/441 + 864/441 = 168 + 864/441 = 1032/441
5. 1032/441 simplified gives 344/147
6. So, 24/63 + 96/49 = 344/147
   In mixed form: 250/147

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