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Add 84/63 and 9/48

1^st number: 1 21/63, 2^nd number: 9/48

84/63 + 9/48 is 73/48.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 48 is 1008
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
   84/63 = 84 × 16/63 × 16 = 1344/1008
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
   9/48 = 9 × 21/48 × 21 = 189/1008
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1344/1008 + 189/1008 = 1344 + 189/1008 = 1533/1008
5. 1533/1008 simplified gives 73/48
6. So, 84/63 + 9/48 = 73/48
   In mixed form: 125/48

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