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Add 42/2 and 49/63

1st number: 21 0/2, 2nd number: 49/63

42/2 + 49/63 is 196/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
    42/2 = 42 × 63/2 × 63 = 2646/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    49/63 = 49 × 2/63 × 2 = 98/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2646/126 + 98/126 = 2646 + 98/126 = 2744/126
  5. 2744/126 simplified gives 196/9
  6. So, 42/2 + 49/63 = 196/9
    In mixed form: 217/9

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