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Add 2/84 and 63/49

1^st number: 2/84, 2^nd number: 1 14/49

2/84 + 63/49 is 55/42.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 49 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
   2/84 = 2 × 7/84 × 7 = 14/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
   63/49 = 63 × 12/49 × 12 = 756/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   14/588 + 756/588 = 14 + 756/588 = 770/588
5. 770/588 simplified gives 55/42
6. So, 2/84 + 63/49 = 55/42
   In mixed form: 113/42

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