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Add 49/84 and 56/63

49/84 + 56/63 is 53/36.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   56/63 = 56 × 4/63 × 4 = 224/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   147/252 + 224/252 = 147 + 224/252 = 371/252
5. 371/252 simplified gives 53/36
6. So, 49/84 + 56/63 = 53/36
   In mixed form: 117/36

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