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Add 63/4 and 36/84

1^st number: 15 3/4, 2^nd number: 36/84

63/4 + 36/84 is 453/28.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
   63/4 = 63 × 21/4 × 21 = 1323/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   36/84 = 36 × 1/84 × 1 = 36/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1323/84 + 36/84 = 1323 + 36/84 = 1359/84
5. 1359/84 simplified gives 453/28
6. So, 63/4 + 36/84 = 453/28
   In mixed form: 165/28

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