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Add 48/42 and 2/63

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

48/42 + 2/63 is 74/63.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 63 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
   48/42 = 48 × 3/42 × 3 = 144/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   2/63 = 2 × 2/63 × 2 = 4/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/126 + 4/126 = 144 + 4/126 = 148/126
5. 148/126 simplified gives 74/63
6. So, 48/42 + 2/63 = 74/63
   In mixed form: 111/63

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