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Add 49/63 and 42/27

1^st number: 49/63, 2^nd number: 1 15/27

49/63 + 42/27 is 7/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 27 is 189
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
   49/63 = 49 × 3/63 × 3 = 147/189
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
   42/27 = 42 × 7/27 × 7 = 294/189
4. Add the two like fractions:
   147/189 + 294/189 = 147 + 294/189 = 441/189
5. 441/189 simplified gives 7/3
6. So, 49/63 + 42/27 = 7/3
   In mixed form: 21/3

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