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Add 48/63 and 98/84

1^st number: 48/63, 2^nd number: 1 14/84

48/63 + 98/84 is 27/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 84 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   48/63 = 48 × 4/63 × 4 = 192/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   98/84 = 98 × 3/84 × 3 = 294/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/252 + 294/252 = 192 + 294/252 = 486/252
5. 486/252 simplified gives 27/14
6. So, 48/63 + 98/84 = 27/14
   In mixed form: 113/14

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