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Add 49/84 and 28/63

49/84 + 28/63 is 37/36.

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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,
   49/84 = 49 × 3/84 × 3 = 147/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   28/63 = 28 × 4/63 × 4 = 112/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   147/252 + 112/252 = 147 + 112/252 = 259/252
5. 259/252 simplified gives 37/36
6. So, 49/84 + 28/63 = 37/36
   In mixed form: 11/36

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