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Add 48/12 and 49/84

1^st number: 4 0/12, 2^nd number: 49/84

48/12 + 49/84 is 55/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   48/12 = 48 × 7/12 × 7 = 336/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   49/84 = 49 × 1/84 × 1 = 49/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/84 + 49/84 = 336 + 49/84 = 385/84
5. 385/84 simplified gives 55/12
6. So, 48/12 + 49/84 = 55/12
   In mixed form: 47/12

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