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Add 84/36 and 96/63

1^st number: 2 12/36, 2^nd number: 1 33/63

84/36 + 96/63 is 27/7.

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,
   96/63 = 96 × 4/63 × 4 = 384/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   588/252 + 384/252 = 588 + 384/252 = 972/252
5. 972/252 simplified gives 27/7
6. So, 84/36 + 96/63 = 27/7
   In mixed form: 36/7

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