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Add 84/63 and 45/84

1^st number: 1 21/63, 2^nd number: 45/84

84/63 + 45/84 is 157/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 84 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   84/63 = 84 × 4/63 × 4 = 336/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   45/84 = 45 × 3/84 × 3 = 135/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/252 + 135/252 = 336 + 135/252 = 471/252
5. 471/252 simplified gives 157/84
6. So, 84/63 + 45/84 = 157/84
   In mixed form: 173/84

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