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Add 42/27 and 16/63

1^st number: 1 15/27, 2^nd number: 16/63

42/27 + 16/63 is 38/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 63 is 189
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
   42/27 = 42 × 7/27 × 7 = 294/189
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
   16/63 = 16 × 3/63 × 3 = 48/189
4. Add the two like fractions:
   294/189 + 48/189 = 294 + 48/189 = 342/189
5. 342/189 simplified gives 38/21
6. So, 42/27 + 16/63 = 38/21
   In mixed form: 117/21

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