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Add 63/84 and 45/8

1^st number: 63/84, 2^nd number: 5 5/8

63/84 + 45/8 is 51/8.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 8 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   63/84 = 63 × 2/84 × 2 = 126/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
   45/8 = 45 × 21/8 × 21 = 945/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   126/168 + 945/168 = 126 + 945/168 = 1071/168
5. 1071/168 simplified gives 51/8
6. So, 63/84 + 45/8 = 51/8
   In mixed form: 63/8

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