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Add 5/24 and 70/63

1^st number: 5/24, 2^nd number: 1 7/63

5/24 + 70/63 is 95/72.

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,
   5/24 = 5 × 21/24 × 21 = 105/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   70/63 = 70 × 8/63 × 8 = 560/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   105/504 + 560/504 = 105 + 560/504 = 665/504
5. 665/504 simplified gives 95/72
6. So, 5/24 + 70/63 = 95/72
   In mixed form: 123/72

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