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Add 48/81 and 14/84

48/81 + 14/84 is 41/54.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 84 is 2268
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
   48/81 = 48 × 28/81 × 28 = 1344/2268
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 27 = 2268,
   14/84 = 14 × 27/84 × 27 = 378/2268
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1344/2268 + 378/2268 = 1344 + 378/2268 = 1722/2268
5. 1722/2268 simplified gives 41/54
6. So, 48/81 + 14/84 = 41/54

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