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Add 84/96 and 48/63

84/96 + 48/63 is 275/168.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 63 is 2016
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
   84/96 = 84 × 21/96 × 21 = 1764/2016
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
   48/63 = 48 × 32/63 × 32 = 1536/2016
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1764/2016 + 1536/2016 = 1764 + 1536/2016 = 3300/2016
5. 3300/2016 simplified gives 275/168
6. So, 84/96 + 48/63 = 275/168
   In mixed form: 1107/168

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