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Add 15/42 and 63/32

1^st number: 15/42, 2^nd number: 1 31/32

15/42 + 63/32 is 521/224.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 32 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
   15/42 = 15 × 16/42 × 16 = 240/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
   63/32 = 63 × 21/32 × 21 = 1323/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/672 + 1323/672 = 240 + 1323/672 = 1563/672
5. 1563/672 simplified gives 521/224
6. So, 15/42 + 63/32 = 521/224
   In mixed form: 273/224

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