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Add 1/42 and 70/63

1st number: 1/42, 2nd number: 1 7/63

1/42 + 70/63 is 143/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
    1/42 = 1 × 3/42 × 3 = 3/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    70/63 = 70 × 2/63 × 2 = 140/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/126 + 140/126 = 3 + 140/126 = 143/126
  5. So, 1/42 + 70/63 = 143/126
    In mixed form: 117/126

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