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Add 18/63 and 42/49

18/63 + 42/49 is 8/7.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 49 is 441
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
   18/63 = 18 × 7/63 × 7 = 126/441
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
   42/49 = 42 × 9/49 × 9 = 378/441
4. Add the two like fractions:
   126/441 + 378/441 = 126 + 378/441 = 504/441
5. 504/441 simplified gives 8/7
6. So, 18/63 + 42/49 = 8/7
   In mixed form: 11/7

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