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Add 6/4 and 24/63

1^st number: 1 2/4, 2^nd number: 24/63

6/4 + 24/63 is 79/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 63 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
   6/4 = 6 × 63/4 × 63 = 378/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   24/63 = 24 × 4/63 × 4 = 96/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   378/252 + 96/252 = 378 + 96/252 = 474/252
5. 474/252 simplified gives 79/42
6. So, 6/4 + 24/63 = 79/42
   In mixed form: 137/42

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