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Add 63/24 and 40/20

1^st number: 2 15/24, 2^nd number: 2 0/20

63/24 + 40/20 is 37/8.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 20 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   63/24 = 63 × 5/24 × 5 = 315/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
   40/20 = 40 × 6/20 × 6 = 240/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   315/120 + 240/120 = 315 + 240/120 = 555/120
5. 555/120 simplified gives 37/8
6. So, 63/24 + 40/20 = 37/8
   In mixed form: 45/8

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