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Add 63/42 and 54/14

1^st number: 1 21/42, 2^nd number: 3 12/14

63/42 + 54/14 is 75/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 14 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   63/42 = 63 × 1/42 × 1 = 63/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
   54/14 = 54 × 3/14 × 3 = 162/42
4. Add the two like fractions:
   63/42 + 162/42 = 63 + 162/42 = 225/42
5. 225/42 simplified gives 75/14
6. So, 63/42 + 54/14 = 75/14
   In mixed form: 55/14

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