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Add 42/75 and 50/63

42/75 + 50/63 is 2132/1575.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 63 is 1575
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 21 = 1575,
   42/75 = 42 × 21/75 × 21 = 882/1575
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
   50/63 = 50 × 25/63 × 25 = 1250/1575
4. Add the two like fractions:
   882/1575 + 1250/1575 = 882 + 1250/1575 = 2132/1575
5. So, 42/75 + 50/63 = 2132/1575
   In mixed form: 1557/1575

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