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Add 63/24 and 20/50

1^st number: 2 15/24, 2^nd number: 20/50

63/24 + 20/50 is 121/40.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 50 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   63/24 = 63 × 25/24 × 25 = 1575/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
   20/50 = 20 × 12/50 × 12 = 240/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1575/600 + 240/600 = 1575 + 240/600 = 1815/600
5. 1815/600 simplified gives 121/40
6. So, 63/24 + 20/50 = 121/40
   In mixed form: 31/40

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