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Add 48/28 and 1/84

1^st number: 1 20/28, 2^nd number: 1/84

48/28 + 1/84 is 145/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
   48/28 = 48 × 3/28 × 3 = 144/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   1/84 = 1 × 1/84 × 1 = 1/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/84 + 1/84 = 144 + 1/84 = 145/84
5. So, 48/28 + 1/84 = 145/84
   In mixed form: 161/84

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