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Add 48/3 and 7/84

1^st number: 16 0/3, 2^nd number: 7/84

48/3 + 7/84 is 193/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 84 is 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
   48/3 = 48 × 28/3 × 28 = 1344/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   7/84 = 7 × 1/84 × 1 = 7/84
4. Add the two fractions:
   1344/84 + 7/84 = 1344 + 7/84 = 1351/84
5. 1351/84 simplified gives 193/12
6. So, 48/3 + 7/84 = 193/12
   In mixed form: 161/12

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