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Add 48/16 and 98/84

1^st number: 3 0/16, 2^nd number: 1 14/84

48/16 + 98/84 is 25/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 84 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
   48/16 = 48 × 21/16 × 21 = 1008/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
   98/84 = 98 × 4/84 × 4 = 392/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1008/336 + 392/336 = 1008 + 392/336 = 1400/336
5. 1400/336 simplified gives 25/6
6. So, 48/16 + 98/84 = 25/6
   In mixed form: 41/6

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