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Add 6/24 and 72/63

1^st number: 6/24, 2^nd number: 1 9/63

6/24 + 72/63 is 39/28.

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,
   6/24 = 6 × 21/24 × 21 = 126/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   72/63 = 72 × 8/63 × 8 = 576/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   126/504 + 576/504 = 126 + 576/504 = 702/504
5. 702/504 simplified gives 39/28
6. So, 6/24 + 72/63 = 39/28
   In mixed form: 111/28

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