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Add 49/63 and 63/42

1^st number: 49/63, 2^nd number: 1 21/42

49/63 + 63/42 is 41/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 42 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   49/63 = 49 × 2/63 × 2 = 98/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
   63/42 = 63 × 3/42 × 3 = 189/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   98/126 + 189/126 = 98 + 189/126 = 287/126
5. 287/126 simplified gives 41/18
6. So, 49/63 + 63/42 = 41/18
   In mixed form: 25/18

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