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Add 63/21 and 21/49

1^st number: 3 0/21, 2^nd number: 21/49

63/21 + 21/49 is 24/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 49 is 147
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 7 = 147,
   63/21 = 63 × 7/21 × 7 = 441/147
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
   21/49 = 21 × 3/49 × 3 = 63/147
4. Add the two like fractions:
   441/147 + 63/147 = 441 + 63/147 = 504/147
5. 504/147 simplified gives 24/7
6. So, 63/21 + 21/49 = 24/7
   In mixed form: 33/7

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