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Add 42/63 and 49/35

1^st number: 42/63, 2^nd number: 1 14/35

42/63 + 49/35 is 31/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 35 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   42/63 = 42 × 5/63 × 5 = 210/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
   49/35 = 49 × 9/35 × 9 = 441/315
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/315 + 441/315 = 210 + 441/315 = 651/315
5. 651/315 simplified gives 31/15
6. So, 42/63 + 49/35 = 31/15
   In mixed form: 21/15

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