Sequence setting question!!!

I have footage shot in 24 fr and 30 fr. and I want to use some of each together in a sequence. Will fcp set the frame rate for my sequence automatically or do I need to. Would the higher frame rate be the best to use.
Thanks
RD

"Would the higher frame rate be the best to use."
If you're going out to tape you need to use 30(29.976).
If you're going to dvd 24(23.976) will give better compression, and (possibly) a more "film like" look (more dependent on lighting, art direction, shutter speed etc.)

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