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Add 42/28 and 24/63

1^st number: 1 14/28, 2^nd number: 24/63

42/28 + 24/63 is 79/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 63 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
   42/28 = 42 × 9/28 × 9 = 378/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   24/63 = 24 × 4/63 × 4 = 96/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   378/252 + 96/252 = 378 + 96/252 = 474/252
5. 474/252 simplified gives 79/42
6. So, 42/28 + 24/63 = 79/42
   In mixed form: 137/42

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