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Add 35/32 and 42/63

1^st number: 1 3/32, 2^nd number: 42/63

35/32 + 42/63 is 169/96.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 63 is 2016
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
   35/32 = 35 × 63/32 × 63 = 2205/2016
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
   42/63 = 42 × 32/63 × 32 = 1344/2016
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2205/2016 + 1344/2016 = 2205 + 1344/2016 = 3549/2016
5. 3549/2016 simplified gives 169/96
6. So, 35/32 + 42/63 = 169/96
   In mixed form: 173/96

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