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Add 63/24 and 6/42

1^st number: 2 15/24, 2^nd number: 6/42

63/24 + 6/42 is 155/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 42 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   63/24 = 63 × 7/24 × 7 = 441/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   6/42 = 6 × 4/42 × 4 = 24/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   441/168 + 24/168 = 441 + 24/168 = 465/168
5. 465/168 simplified gives 155/56
6. So, 63/24 + 6/42 = 155/56
   In mixed form: 243/56

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