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Add 42/63 and 1/27

42/63 + 1/27 is 19/27.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 27 is 189
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
   42/63 = 42 × 3/63 × 3 = 126/189
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
   1/27 = 1 × 7/27 × 7 = 7/189
4. Add the two like fractions:
   126/189 + 7/189 = 126 + 7/189 = 133/189
5. 133/189 simplified gives 19/27
6. So, 42/63 + 1/27 = 19/27

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