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Add 5/42 and 35/63

5/42 + 35/63 is 85/126.

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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,
   5/42 = 5 × 3/42 × 3 = 15/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   35/63 = 35 × 2/63 × 2 = 70/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   15/126 + 70/126 = 15 + 70/126 = 85/126
5. So, 5/42 + 35/63 = 85/126

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