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Add 5/63 and 21/49

5/63 + 21/49 is 32/63.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 49 is 441
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
   5/63 = 5 × 7/63 × 7 = 35/441
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
   21/49 = 21 × 9/49 × 9 = 189/441
4. Add the two like fractions:
   35/441 + 189/441 = 35 + 189/441 = 224/441
5. 224/441 simplified gives 32/63
6. So, 5/63 + 21/49 = 32/63

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