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Add 16/63 and 27/42

16/63 + 27/42 is 113/126.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 42 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   16/63 = 16 × 2/63 × 2 = 32/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
   27/42 = 27 × 3/42 × 3 = 81/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   32/126 + 81/126 = 32 + 81/126 = 113/126
5. So, 16/63 + 27/42 = 113/126

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