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Add 49/9 and 84/63

1^st number: 5 4/9, 2^nd number: 1 21/63

49/9 + 84/63 is 61/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 63 is 63
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
   49/9 = 49 × 7/9 × 7 = 343/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
   84/63 = 84 × 1/63 × 1 = 84/63
4. Add the two like fractions:
   343/63 + 84/63 = 343 + 84/63 = 427/63
5. 427/63 simplified gives 61/9
6. So, 49/9 + 84/63 = 61/9
   In mixed form: 67/9

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