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Add 4/63 and 42/49

4/63 + 42/49 is 58/63.

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,
    4/63 = 4 × 7/63 × 7 = 28/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
    42/49 = 42 × 9/49 × 9 = 378/441
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/441 + 378/441 = 28 + 378/441 = 406/441
  5. 406/441 simplified gives 58/63
  6. So, 4/63 + 42/49 = 58/63

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