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Add 1/84 and 50/63

1/84 + 50/63 is 29/36.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 63 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   1/84 = 1 × 3/84 × 3 = 3/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   50/63 = 50 × 4/63 × 4 = 200/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3/252 + 200/252 = 3 + 200/252 = 203/252
5. 203/252 simplified gives 29/36
6. So, 1/84 + 50/63 = 29/36

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