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Add 36/16 and 42/63

1^st number: 2 4/16, 2^nd number: 42/63

36/16 + 42/63 is 35/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 63 is 1008
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
   36/16 = 36 × 63/16 × 63 = 2268/1008
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
   42/63 = 42 × 16/63 × 16 = 672/1008
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2268/1008 + 672/1008 = 2268 + 672/1008 = 2940/1008
5. 2940/1008 simplified gives 35/12
6. So, 36/16 + 42/63 = 35/12
   In mixed form: 211/12

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