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Add 21/36 and 63/49

1^st number: 21/36, 2^nd number: 1 14/49

21/36 + 63/49 is 157/84.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 49 is 1764
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
   21/36 = 21 × 49/36 × 49 = 1029/1764
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
   63/49 = 63 × 36/49 × 36 = 2268/1764
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1029/1764 + 2268/1764 = 1029 + 2268/1764 = 3297/1764
5. 3297/1764 simplified gives 157/84
6. So, 21/36 + 63/49 = 157/84
   In mixed form: 173/84

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