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Add 8/42 and 36/63

8/42 + 36/63 is 16/21.

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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,
   8/42 = 8 × 3/42 × 3 = 24/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   36/63 = 36 × 2/63 × 2 = 72/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   24/126 + 72/126 = 24 + 72/126 = 96/126
5. 96/126 simplified gives 16/21
6. So, 8/42 + 36/63 = 16/21

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