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Add 27/63 and 3/42

27/63 + 3/42 is 1/2.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   27/63 = 27 × 2/63 × 2 = 54/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
   3/42 = 3 × 3/42 × 3 = 9/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   54/126 + 9/126 = 54 + 9/126 = 63/126
5. 63/126 simplified gives 1/2
6. So, 27/63 + 3/42 = 1/2

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