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Add 48/14 and 98/84

1^st number: 3 6/14, 2^nd number: 1 14/84

48/14 + 98/84 is 193/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
   48/14 = 48 × 6/14 × 6 = 288/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   98/84 = 98 × 1/84 × 1 = 98/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   288/84 + 98/84 = 288 + 98/84 = 386/84
5. 386/84 simplified gives 193/42
6. So, 48/14 + 98/84 = 193/42
   In mixed form: 425/42

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