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Add 80/42 and 8/63

1^st number: 1 38/42, 2^nd number: 8/63

80/42 + 8/63 is 128/63.

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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,
   80/42 = 80 × 3/42 × 3 = 240/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   8/63 = 8 × 2/63 × 2 = 16/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/126 + 16/126 = 240 + 16/126 = 256/126
5. 256/126 simplified gives 128/63
6. So, 80/42 + 8/63 = 128/63
   In mixed form: 22/63

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