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Add 48/63 and 49/24

1^st number: 48/63, 2^nd number: 2 1/24

48/63 + 49/24 is 157/56.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 24 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   48/63 = 48 × 8/63 × 8 = 384/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
   49/24 = 49 × 21/24 × 21 = 1029/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/504 + 1029/504 = 384 + 1029/504 = 1413/504
5. 1413/504 simplified gives 157/56
6. So, 48/63 + 49/24 = 157/56
   In mixed form: 245/56

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