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Add 9/63 and 42/8

1^st number: 9/63, 2^nd number: 5 2/8

9/63 + 42/8 is 151/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 8 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   9/63 = 9 × 8/63 × 8 = 72/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
   42/8 = 42 × 63/8 × 63 = 2646/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/504 + 2646/504 = 72 + 2646/504 = 2718/504
5. 2718/504 simplified gives 151/28
6. So, 9/63 + 42/8 = 151/28
   In mixed form: 511/28

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