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Add 84/36 and 48/63

1^st number: 2 12/36, 2^nd number: 48/63

84/36 + 48/63 is 65/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 63 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   84/36 = 84 × 7/36 × 7 = 588/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   48/63 = 48 × 4/63 × 4 = 192/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   588/252 + 192/252 = 588 + 192/252 = 780/252
5. 780/252 simplified gives 65/21
6. So, 84/36 + 48/63 = 65/21
   In mixed form: 32/21

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