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Add 49/9 and 63/84

1^st number: 5 4/9, 2^nd number: 63/84

49/9 + 63/84 is 223/36.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 84 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
   49/9 = 49 × 28/9 × 28 = 1372/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   63/84 = 63 × 3/84 × 3 = 189/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1372/252 + 189/252 = 1372 + 189/252 = 1561/252
5. 1561/252 simplified gives 223/36
6. So, 49/9 + 63/84 = 223/36
   In mixed form: 67/36

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