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Add 48/27 and 14/84

1^st number: 1 21/27, 2^nd number: 14/84

48/27 + 14/84 is 35/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 84 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
   48/27 = 48 × 28/27 × 28 = 1344/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
   14/84 = 14 × 9/84 × 9 = 126/756
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1344/756 + 126/756 = 1344 + 126/756 = 1470/756
5. 1470/756 simplified gives 35/18
6. So, 48/27 + 14/84 = 35/18
   In mixed form: 117/18

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