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Add 42/63 and 50/45

1^st number: 42/63, 2^nd number: 1 5/45

42/63 + 50/45 is 16/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 45 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 45 × 7 = 315,
   50/45 = 50 × 7/45 × 7 = 350/315
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/315 + 350/315 = 210 + 350/315 = 560/315
5. 560/315 simplified gives 16/9
6. So, 42/63 + 50/45 = 16/9
   In mixed form: 17/9

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