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Add 63/42 and 63/96

1^st number: 1 21/42, 2^nd number: 63/96

63/42 + 63/96 is 69/32.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 96 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 96 × 7 = 672,
   63/96 = 63 × 7/96 × 7 = 441/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1008/672 + 441/672 = 1008 + 441/672 = 1449/672
5. 1449/672 simplified gives 69/32
6. So, 63/42 + 63/96 = 69/32
   In mixed form: 25/32

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