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Add 63/42 and 35/4

1^st number: 1 21/42, 2^nd number: 8 3/4

63/42 + 35/4 is 41/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 4 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   63/42 = 63 × 2/42 × 2 = 126/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
   35/4 = 35 × 21/4 × 21 = 735/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   126/84 + 735/84 = 126 + 735/84 = 861/84
5. 861/84 simplified gives 41/4
6. So, 63/42 + 35/4 = 41/4
   In mixed form: 101/4

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