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Add 5/84 and 63/49

1^st number: 5/84, 2^nd number: 1 14/49

5/84 + 63/49 is 113/84.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 49 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
   5/84 = 5 × 7/84 × 7 = 35/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
   63/49 = 63 × 12/49 × 12 = 756/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   35/588 + 756/588 = 35 + 756/588 = 791/588
5. 791/588 simplified gives 113/84
6. So, 5/84 + 63/49 = 113/84
   In mixed form: 129/84

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