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Add 96/63 and 49/84

1^st number: 1 33/63, 2^nd number: 49/84

96/63 + 49/84 is 59/28.

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,
   49/84 = 49 × 3/84 × 3 = 147/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/252 + 147/252 = 384 + 147/252 = 531/252
5. 531/252 simplified gives 59/28
6. So, 96/63 + 49/84 = 59/28
   In mixed form: 23/28

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