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Add 8/2 and 42/63

1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 42/63

8/2 + 42/63 is 14/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
    8/2 = 8 × 63/2 × 63 = 504/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    42/63 = 42 × 2/63 × 2 = 84/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/126 + 84/126 = 504 + 84/126 = 588/126
  5. 588/126 simplified gives 14/3
  6. So, 8/2 + 42/63 = 14/3
    In mixed form: 42/3

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