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Add 8/63 and 6/42

8/63 + 6/42 is 17/63.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 42 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   8/63 = 8 × 2/63 × 2 = 16/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
   6/42 = 6 × 3/42 × 3 = 18/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   16/126 + 18/126 = 16 + 18/126 = 34/126
5. 34/126 simplified gives 17/63
6. So, 8/63 + 6/42 = 17/63

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