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Add 63/42 and 18/32

1^st number: 1 21/42, 2^nd number: 18/32

63/42 + 18/32 is 33/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 32 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
   63/42 = 63 × 16/42 × 16 = 1008/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
   18/32 = 18 × 21/32 × 21 = 378/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1008/672 + 378/672 = 1008 + 378/672 = 1386/672
5. 1386/672 simplified gives 33/16
6. So, 63/42 + 18/32 = 33/16
   In mixed form: 21/16

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