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Add 48/2 and 84/21

1^st number: 24 0/2, 2^nd number: 4 0/21

48/2 + 84/21 is 28/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 21 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
   48/2 = 48 × 21/2 × 21 = 1008/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
   84/21 = 84 × 2/21 × 2 = 168/42
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1008/42 + 168/42 = 1008 + 168/42 = 1176/42
5. 1176/42 simplified gives 28/1
6. So, 48/2 + 84/21 = 28/1

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