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Add 48/24 and 14/63

1^st number: 2 0/24, 2^nd number: 14/63

48/24 + 14/63 is 20/9.

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,
   48/24 = 48 × 21/24 × 21 = 1008/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   14/63 = 14 × 8/63 × 8 = 112/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1008/504 + 112/504 = 1008 + 112/504 = 1120/504
5. 1120/504 simplified gives 20/9
6. So, 48/24 + 14/63 = 20/9
   In mixed form: 22/9

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