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Add 48/63 and 42/9

1^st number: 48/63, 2^nd number: 4 6/9

48/63 + 42/9 is 38/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 9 is 63
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
   48/63 = 48 × 1/63 × 1 = 48/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
   42/9 = 42 × 7/9 × 7 = 294/63
4. Add the two like fractions:
   48/63 + 294/63 = 48 + 294/63 = 342/63
5. 342/63 simplified gives 38/7
6. So, 48/63 + 42/9 = 38/7
   In mixed form: 53/7

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