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Add 14/5 and 84/63

1^st number: 2 4/5, 2^nd number: 1 21/63

14/5 + 84/63 is 62/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 63 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
   14/5 = 14 × 63/5 × 63 = 882/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   84/63 = 84 × 5/63 × 5 = 420/315
4. Add the two like fractions:
   882/315 + 420/315 = 882 + 420/315 = 1302/315
5. 1302/315 simplified gives 62/15
6. So, 14/5 + 84/63 = 62/15
   In mixed form: 42/15

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