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Add 42/63 and 2/4

42/63 + 2/4 is 7/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 4 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   42/63 = 42 × 4/63 × 4 = 168/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
   2/4 = 2 × 63/4 × 63 = 126/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/252 + 126/252 = 168 + 126/252 = 294/252
5. 294/252 simplified gives 7/6
6. So, 42/63 + 2/4 = 7/6
   In mixed form: 11/6

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