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Add 84/63 and 42/96

1^st number: 1 21/63, 2^nd number: 42/96

84/63 + 42/96 is 85/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 96 is 2016
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
   84/63 = 84 × 32/63 × 32 = 2688/2016
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
   42/96 = 42 × 21/96 × 21 = 882/2016
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2688/2016 + 882/2016 = 2688 + 882/2016 = 3570/2016
5. 3570/2016 simplified gives 85/48
6. So, 84/63 + 42/96 = 85/48
   In mixed form: 137/48

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