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Add 84/63 and 40/90

1^st number: 1 21/63, 2^nd number: 40/90

84/63 + 40/90 is 16/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 90 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
   84/63 = 84 × 10/63 × 10 = 840/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
   40/90 = 40 × 7/90 × 7 = 280/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   840/630 + 280/630 = 840 + 280/630 = 1120/630
5. 1120/630 simplified gives 16/9
6. So, 84/63 + 40/90 = 16/9
   In mixed form: 17/9

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