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Add 6/63 and 42/18

1^st number: 6/63, 2^nd number: 2 6/18

6/63 + 42/18 is 17/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 18 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   6/63 = 6 × 2/63 × 2 = 12/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
   42/18 = 42 × 7/18 × 7 = 294/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   12/126 + 294/126 = 12 + 294/126 = 306/126
5. 306/126 simplified gives 17/7
6. So, 6/63 + 42/18 = 17/7
   In mixed form: 23/7

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