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Add 42/24 and 96/63

1^st number: 1 18/24, 2^nd number: 1 33/63

42/24 + 96/63 is 275/84.

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,
   42/24 = 42 × 21/24 × 21 = 882/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   96/63 = 96 × 8/63 × 8 = 768/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   882/504 + 768/504 = 882 + 768/504 = 1650/504
5. 1650/504 simplified gives 275/84
6. So, 42/24 + 96/63 = 275/84
   In mixed form: 323/84

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