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Add 63/21 and 2/24

1^st number: 3 0/21, 2^nd number: 2/24

63/21 + 2/24 is 37/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
   63/21 = 63 × 8/21 × 8 = 504/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   2/24 = 2 × 7/24 × 7 = 14/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/168 + 14/168 = 504 + 14/168 = 518/168
5. 518/168 simplified gives 37/12
6. So, 63/21 + 2/24 = 37/12
   In mixed form: 31/12

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