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Add 49/24 and 63/49

1^st number: 2 1/24, 2^nd number: 1 14/49

49/24 + 63/49 is 559/168.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 49 is 1176
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
   49/24 = 49 × 49/24 × 49 = 2401/1176
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
   63/49 = 63 × 24/49 × 24 = 1512/1176
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2401/1176 + 1512/1176 = 2401 + 1512/1176 = 3913/1176
5. 3913/1176 simplified gives 559/168
6. So, 49/24 + 63/49 = 559/168
   In mixed form: 355/168

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