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Add 72/81 and 63/24

1^st number: 72/81, 2^nd number: 2 15/24

72/81 + 63/24 is 253/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 24 is 648
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
   72/81 = 72 × 8/81 × 8 = 576/648
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 27 = 648,
   63/24 = 63 × 27/24 × 27 = 1701/648
4. Add the two like fractions:
   576/648 + 1701/648 = 576 + 1701/648 = 2277/648
5. 2277/648 simplified gives 253/72
6. So, 72/81 + 63/24 = 253/72
   In mixed form: 337/72

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