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Add 49/63 and 24/27

49/63 + 24/27 is 5/3.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 27 is 189
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
   49/63 = 49 × 3/63 × 3 = 147/189
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
   24/27 = 24 × 7/27 × 7 = 168/189
4. Add the two like fractions:
   147/189 + 168/189 = 147 + 168/189 = 315/189
5. 315/189 simplified gives 5/3
6. So, 49/63 + 24/27 = 5/3
   In mixed form: 12/3

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