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Add 81/63 and 1/42

1st number: 1 18/63, 2nd number: 1/42

81/63 + 1/42 is 55/42.

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,
    81/63 = 81 × 2/63 × 2 = 162/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
    1/42 = 1 × 3/42 × 3 = 3/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/126 + 3/126 = 162 + 3/126 = 165/126
  5. 165/126 simplified gives 55/42
  6. So, 81/63 + 1/42 = 55/42
    In mixed form: 113/42

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