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Add 42/63 and 63/4

1^st number: 42/63, 2^nd number: 15 3/4

42/63 + 63/4 is 197/12.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 4 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   42/63 = 42 × 4/63 × 4 = 168/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
   63/4 = 63 × 63/4 × 63 = 3969/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/252 + 3969/252 = 168 + 3969/252 = 4137/252
5. 4137/252 simplified gives 197/12
6. So, 42/63 + 63/4 = 197/12
   In mixed form: 165/12

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