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Add 5/9 and 63/84

5/9 + 63/84 is 47/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    5/9 = 5 × 28/9 × 28 = 140/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
    63/84 = 63 × 3/84 × 3 = 189/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/252 + 189/252 = 140 + 189/252 = 329/252
  5. 329/252 simplified gives 47/36
  6. So, 5/9 + 63/84 = 47/36
    In mixed form: 111/36

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