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Add 84/63 and 40/49

1^st number: 1 21/63, 2^nd number: 40/49

84/63 + 40/49 is 316/147.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 49 is 441
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
   84/63 = 84 × 7/63 × 7 = 588/441
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
   40/49 = 40 × 9/49 × 9 = 360/441
4. Add the two like fractions:
   588/441 + 360/441 = 588 + 360/441 = 948/441
5. 948/441 simplified gives 316/147
6. So, 84/63 + 40/49 = 316/147
   In mixed form: 222/147

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