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Add 42/4 and 6/63

1^st number: 10 2/4, 2^nd number: 6/63

42/4 + 6/63 is 445/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 63 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
   42/4 = 42 × 63/4 × 63 = 2646/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   6/63 = 6 × 4/63 × 4 = 24/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2646/252 + 24/252 = 2646 + 24/252 = 2670/252
5. 2670/252 simplified gives 445/42
6. So, 42/4 + 6/63 = 445/42
   In mixed form: 1025/42

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