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Add 42/63 and 42/9

1^st number: 42/63, 2^nd number: 4 6/9

42/63 + 42/9 is 16/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 9 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 9 × 7 = 63,
   42/9 = 42 × 7/9 × 7 = 294/63
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/63 + 294/63 = 42 + 294/63 = 336/63
5. 336/63 simplified gives 16/3
6. So, 42/63 + 42/9 = 16/3
   In mixed form: 51/3

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