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Add 5/75 and 63/84

5/75 + 63/84 is 49/60.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 84 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
   5/75 = 5 × 28/75 × 28 = 140/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   63/84 = 63 × 25/84 × 25 = 1575/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   140/2100 + 1575/2100 = 140 + 1575/2100 = 1715/2100
5. 1715/2100 simplified gives 49/60
6. So, 5/75 + 63/84 = 49/60

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