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Add 5/63 and 63/42

1st number: 5/63, 2nd number: 1 21/42

5/63 + 63/42 is 199/126.

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,
    5/63 = 5 × 2/63 × 2 = 10/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
    63/42 = 63 × 3/42 × 3 = 189/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/126 + 189/126 = 10 + 189/126 = 199/126
  5. So, 5/63 + 63/42 = 199/126
    In mixed form: 173/126

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