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Add 32/63 and 42/81

32/63 + 42/81 is 194/189.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 81 is 567
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 9 = 567,
   32/63 = 32 × 9/63 × 9 = 288/567
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
   42/81 = 42 × 7/81 × 7 = 294/567
4. Add the two like fractions:
   288/567 + 294/567 = 288 + 294/567 = 582/567
5. 582/567 simplified gives 194/189
6. So, 32/63 + 42/81 = 194/189
   In mixed form: 15/189

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