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Add 3/63 and 42/49

3/63 + 42/49 is 19/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    3/63 = 3 × 7/63 × 7 = 21/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
    42/49 = 42 × 9/49 × 9 = 378/441
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/441 + 378/441 = 21 + 378/441 = 399/441
  5. 399/441 simplified gives 19/21
  6. So, 3/63 + 42/49 = 19/21

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