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Add 70/63 and 45/24

1^st number: 1 7/63, 2^nd number: 1 21/24

70/63 + 45/24 is 215/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 24 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   70/63 = 70 × 8/63 × 8 = 560/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
   45/24 = 45 × 21/24 × 21 = 945/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/504 + 945/504 = 560 + 945/504 = 1505/504
5. 1505/504 simplified gives 215/72
6. So, 70/63 + 45/24 = 215/72
   In mixed form: 271/72

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