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Add 48/2 and 1/84

1^st number: 24 0/2, 2^nd number: 1/84

48/2 + 1/84 is 2017/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
   48/2 = 48 × 42/2 × 42 = 2016/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   1/84 = 1 × 1/84 × 1 = 1/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2016/84 + 1/84 = 2016 + 1/84 = 2017/84
5. So, 48/2 + 1/84 = 2017/84
   In mixed form: 241/84

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