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Add 9/63 and 45/42

1^st number: 9/63, 2^nd number: 1 3/42

9/63 + 45/42 is 17/14.

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,
   9/63 = 9 × 2/63 × 2 = 18/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
   45/42 = 45 × 3/42 × 3 = 135/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   18/126 + 135/126 = 18 + 135/126 = 153/126
5. 153/126 simplified gives 17/14
6. So, 9/63 + 45/42 = 17/14
   In mixed form: 13/14

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