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Add 72/42 and 1/63

1st number: 1 30/42, 2nd number: 1/63

72/42 + 1/63 is 109/63.

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,
    72/42 = 72 × 3/42 × 3 = 216/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    1/63 = 1 × 2/63 × 2 = 2/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/126 + 2/126 = 216 + 2/126 = 218/126
  5. 218/126 simplified gives 109/63
  6. So, 72/42 + 1/63 = 109/63
    In mixed form: 146/63

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