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Add 8/84 and 25/63

8/84 + 25/63 is 31/63.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 63 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   8/84 = 8 × 3/84 × 3 = 24/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   25/63 = 25 × 4/63 × 4 = 100/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   24/252 + 100/252 = 24 + 100/252 = 124/252
5. 124/252 simplified gives 31/63
6. So, 8/84 + 25/63 = 31/63

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