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Add 63/42 and 4/8

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

63/42 + 4/8 is 2/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 8 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   63/42 = 63 × 4/42 × 4 = 252/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
   4/8 = 4 × 21/8 × 21 = 84/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/168 + 84/168 = 252 + 84/168 = 336/168
5. 336/168 simplified gives 2/1
6. So, 63/42 + 4/8 = 2/1

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