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Add 5/12 and 63/84

5/12 + 63/84 is 7/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   5/12 = 5 × 7/12 × 7 = 35/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   63/84 = 63 × 1/84 × 1 = 63/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   35/84 + 63/84 = 35 + 63/84 = 98/84
5. 98/84 simplified gives 7/6
6. So, 5/12 + 63/84 = 7/6
   In mixed form: 11/6

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