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Add 25/24 and 42/63

1^st number: 1 1/24, 2^nd number: 42/63

25/24 + 42/63 is 41/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 63 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
   25/24 = 25 × 21/24 × 21 = 525/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   42/63 = 42 × 8/63 × 8 = 336/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   525/504 + 336/504 = 525 + 336/504 = 861/504
5. 861/504 simplified gives 41/24
6. So, 25/24 + 42/63 = 41/24
   In mixed form: 117/24

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