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Add 60/24 and 24/63

1^st number: 2 12/24, 2^nd number: 24/63

60/24 + 24/63 is 121/42.

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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,
   60/24 = 60 × 21/24 × 21 = 1260/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   24/63 = 24 × 8/63 × 8 = 192/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1260/504 + 192/504 = 1260 + 192/504 = 1452/504
5. 1452/504 simplified gives 121/42
6. So, 60/24 + 24/63 = 121/42
   In mixed form: 237/42

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