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Add 4/63 and 80/42

1^st number: 4/63, 2^nd number: 1 38/42

4/63 + 80/42 is 124/63.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 42 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   4/63 = 4 × 2/63 × 2 = 8/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
   80/42 = 80 × 3/42 × 3 = 240/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   8/126 + 240/126 = 8 + 240/126 = 248/126
5. 248/126 simplified gives 124/63
6. So, 4/63 + 80/42 = 124/63
   In mixed form: 161/63

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