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Add 42/63 and 27/6

1st number: 42/63, 2nd number: 4 3/6

42/63 + 27/6 is 31/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 6 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    42/63 = 42 × 2/63 × 2 = 84/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
    27/6 = 27 × 21/6 × 21 = 567/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/126 + 567/126 = 84 + 567/126 = 651/126
  5. 651/126 simplified gives 31/6
  6. So, 42/63 + 27/6 = 31/6
    In mixed form: 51/6

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