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Add 1/63 and 42/8

1st number: 1/63, 2nd number: 5 2/8

1/63 + 42/8 is 1327/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 8 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    1/63 = 1 × 8/63 × 8 = 8/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
    42/8 = 42 × 63/8 × 63 = 2646/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/504 + 2646/504 = 8 + 2646/504 = 2654/504
  5. 2654/504 simplified gives 1327/252
  6. So, 1/63 + 42/8 = 1327/252
    In mixed form: 567/252

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