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Add 63/36 and 8/42

1^st number: 1 27/36, 2^nd number: 8/42

63/36 + 8/42 is 163/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 42 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   63/36 = 63 × 7/36 × 7 = 441/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 6 = 252,
   8/42 = 8 × 6/42 × 6 = 48/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   441/252 + 48/252 = 441 + 48/252 = 489/252
5. 489/252 simplified gives 163/84
6. So, 63/36 + 8/42 = 163/84
   In mixed form: 179/84

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