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Add 36/42 and 4/63

36/42 + 4/63 is 58/63.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 63 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
   36/42 = 36 × 3/42 × 3 = 108/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   4/63 = 4 × 2/63 × 2 = 8/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   108/126 + 8/126 = 108 + 8/126 = 116/126
5. 116/126 simplified gives 58/63
6. So, 36/42 + 4/63 = 58/63

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