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Add 63/21 and 42/14

1^st number: 3 0/21, 2^nd number: 3 0/14

63/21 + 42/14 is 6/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 14 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
   63/21 = 63 × 2/21 × 2 = 126/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
   42/14 = 42 × 3/14 × 3 = 126/42
4. Add the two like fractions:
   126/42 + 126/42 = 126 + 126/42 = 252/42
5. 252/42 simplified gives 6/1
6. So, 63/21 + 42/14 = 6/1

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