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Add 24/84 and 35/63

24/84 + 35/63 is 53/63.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 63 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   24/84 = 24 × 3/84 × 3 = 72/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   35/63 = 35 × 4/63 × 4 = 140/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/252 + 140/252 = 72 + 140/252 = 212/252
5. 212/252 simplified gives 53/63
6. So, 24/84 + 35/63 = 53/63

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