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Add 72/63 and 24/49

1^st number: 1 9/63, 2^nd number: 24/49

72/63 + 24/49 is 80/49.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 49 is 441
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
   72/63 = 72 × 7/63 × 7 = 504/441
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
   24/49 = 24 × 9/49 × 9 = 216/441
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/441 + 216/441 = 504 + 216/441 = 720/441
5. 720/441 simplified gives 80/49
6. So, 72/63 + 24/49 = 80/49
   In mixed form: 131/49

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