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Add 75/12 and 63/24

1^st number: 6 3/12, 2^nd number: 2 15/24

75/12 + 63/24 is 71/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 24 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
   75/12 = 75 × 2/12 × 2 = 150/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   63/24 = 63 × 1/24 × 1 = 63/24
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/24 + 63/24 = 150 + 63/24 = 213/24
5. 213/24 simplified gives 71/8
6. So, 75/12 + 63/24 = 71/8
   In mixed form: 87/8

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