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Add 5/3 and 63/42

1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 1 21/42

5/3 + 63/42 is 19/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 42 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
    5/3 = 5 × 14/3 × 14 = 70/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
    63/42 = 63 × 1/42 × 1 = 63/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/42 + 63/42 = 70 + 63/42 = 133/42
  5. 133/42 simplified gives 19/6
  6. So, 5/3 + 63/42 = 19/6
    In mixed form: 31/6

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