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Add 7/42 and 70/63

1^st number: 7/42, 2^nd number: 1 7/63

7/42 + 70/63 is 23/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 63 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
   7/42 = 7 × 3/42 × 3 = 21/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   70/63 = 70 × 2/63 × 2 = 140/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   21/126 + 140/126 = 21 + 140/126 = 161/126
5. 161/126 simplified gives 23/18
6. So, 7/42 + 70/63 = 23/18
   In mixed form: 15/18

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