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Add 48/5 and 84/45

1^st number: 9 3/5, 2^nd number: 1 39/45

48/5 + 84/45 is 172/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
   48/5 = 48 × 9/5 × 9 = 432/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   84/45 = 84 × 1/45 × 1 = 84/45
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/45 + 84/45 = 432 + 84/45 = 516/45
5. 516/45 simplified gives 172/15
6. So, 48/5 + 84/45 = 172/15
   In mixed form: 117/15

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