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Add 63/24 and 42/25

1^st number: 2 15/24, 2^nd number: 1 17/25

63/24 + 42/25 is 861/200.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 25 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 25 × 24 = 600,
   42/25 = 42 × 24/25 × 24 = 1008/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1575/600 + 1008/600 = 1575 + 1008/600 = 2583/600
5. 2583/600 simplified gives 861/200
6. So, 63/24 + 42/25 = 861/200
   In mixed form: 461/200

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