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Add 48/45 and 98/84

1^st number: 1 3/45, 2^nd number: 1 14/84

48/45 + 98/84 is 67/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 84 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
   48/45 = 48 × 28/45 × 28 = 1344/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
   98/84 = 98 × 15/84 × 15 = 1470/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1344/1260 + 1470/1260 = 1344 + 1470/1260 = 2814/1260
5. 2814/1260 simplified gives 67/30
6. So, 48/45 + 98/84 = 67/30
   In mixed form: 27/30

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