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Add 84/15 and 35/63

1^st number: 5 9/15, 2^nd number: 35/63

84/15 + 35/63 is 277/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 63 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
   84/15 = 84 × 21/15 × 21 = 1764/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   35/63 = 35 × 5/63 × 5 = 175/315
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1764/315 + 175/315 = 1764 + 175/315 = 1939/315
5. 1939/315 simplified gives 277/45
6. So, 84/15 + 35/63 = 277/45
   In mixed form: 67/45

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