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Add 48/30 and 14/84

1^st number: 1 18/30, 2^nd number: 14/84

48/30 + 14/84 is 53/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 84 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
   48/30 = 48 × 14/30 × 14 = 672/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   14/84 = 14 × 5/84 × 5 = 70/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   672/420 + 70/420 = 672 + 70/420 = 742/420
5. 742/420 simplified gives 53/30
6. So, 48/30 + 14/84 = 53/30
   In mixed form: 123/30

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