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Add 96/63 and 36/84

1^st number: 1 33/63, 2^nd number: 36/84

96/63 + 36/84 is 41/21.

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,
   96/63 = 96 × 4/63 × 4 = 384/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   36/84 = 36 × 3/84 × 3 = 108/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/252 + 108/252 = 384 + 108/252 = 492/252
5. 492/252 simplified gives 41/21
6. So, 96/63 + 36/84 = 41/21
   In mixed form: 120/21

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