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Add 27/9 and 42/63

1^st number: 3 0/9, 2^nd number: 42/63

27/9 + 42/63 is 11/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 63 is 63
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
   27/9 = 27 × 7/9 × 7 = 189/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
   42/63 = 42 × 1/63 × 1 = 42/63
4. Add the two like fractions:
   189/63 + 42/63 = 189 + 42/63 = 231/63
5. 231/63 simplified gives 11/3
6. So, 27/9 + 42/63 = 11/3
   In mixed form: 32/3

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