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Add 72/24 and 2/63

1^st number: 3 0/24, 2^nd number: 2/63

72/24 + 2/63 is 191/63.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 63 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
   72/24 = 72 × 21/24 × 21 = 1512/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   2/63 = 2 × 8/63 × 8 = 16/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1512/504 + 16/504 = 1512 + 16/504 = 1528/504
5. 1528/504 simplified gives 191/63
6. So, 72/24 + 2/63 = 191/63
   In mixed form: 32/63

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