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Add 42/63 and 35/7

1^st number: 42/63, 2^nd number: 5 0/7

42/63 + 35/7 is 17/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 7 is 63
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
   42/63 = 42 × 1/63 × 1 = 42/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
   35/7 = 35 × 9/7 × 9 = 315/63
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/63 + 315/63 = 42 + 315/63 = 357/63
5. 357/63 simplified gives 17/3
6. So, 42/63 + 35/7 = 17/3
   In mixed form: 52/3

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