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Add 72/63 and 7/24

1^st number: 1 9/63, 2^nd number: 7/24

72/63 + 7/24 is 241/168.

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,
   7/24 = 7 × 21/24 × 21 = 147/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   576/504 + 147/504 = 576 + 147/504 = 723/504
5. 723/504 simplified gives 241/168
6. So, 72/63 + 7/24 = 241/168
   In mixed form: 173/168

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