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Add 48/56 and 84/9

1^st number: 48/56, 2^nd number: 9 3/9

48/56 + 84/9 is 214/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 9 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   48/56 = 48 × 9/56 × 9 = 432/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
   84/9 = 84 × 56/9 × 56 = 4704/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/504 + 4704/504 = 432 + 4704/504 = 5136/504
5. 5136/504 simplified gives 214/21
6. So, 48/56 + 84/9 = 214/21
   In mixed form: 104/21

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