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Add 48/21 and 14/36

1^st number: 2 6/21, 2^nd number: 14/36

48/21 + 14/36 is 337/126.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 36 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 12 = 252,
   48/21 = 48 × 12/21 × 12 = 576/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   14/36 = 14 × 7/36 × 7 = 98/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   576/252 + 98/252 = 576 + 98/252 = 674/252
5. 674/252 simplified gives 337/126
6. So, 48/21 + 14/36 = 337/126
   In mixed form: 285/126

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