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Add 72/63 and 14/24

1^st number: 1 9/63, 2^nd number: 14/24

72/63 + 14/24 is 145/84.

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,
   72/63 = 72 × 8/63 × 8 = 576/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
   14/24 = 14 × 21/24 × 21 = 294/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   576/504 + 294/504 = 576 + 294/504 = 870/504
5. 870/504 simplified gives 145/84
6. So, 72/63 + 14/24 = 145/84
   In mixed form: 161/84

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