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Add 25/63 and 90/42

1^st number: 25/63, 2^nd number: 2 6/42

25/63 + 90/42 is 160/63.

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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,
   25/63 = 25 × 2/63 × 2 = 50/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
   90/42 = 90 × 3/42 × 3 = 270/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/126 + 270/126 = 50 + 270/126 = 320/126
5. 320/126 simplified gives 160/63
6. So, 25/63 + 90/42 = 160/63
   In mixed form: 234/63

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