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Add 63/18 and 49/24

1^st number: 3 9/18, 2^nd number: 2 1/24

63/18 + 49/24 is 133/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 24 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
   63/18 = 63 × 4/18 × 4 = 252/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   49/24 = 49 × 3/24 × 3 = 147/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/72 + 147/72 = 252 + 147/72 = 399/72
5. 399/72 simplified gives 133/24
6. So, 63/18 + 49/24 = 133/24
   In mixed form: 513/24

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