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Add 48/84 and 14/6

1^st number: 48/84, 2^nd number: 2 2/6

48/84 + 14/6 is 61/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 6 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   48/84 = 48 × 1/84 × 1 = 48/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
   14/6 = 14 × 14/6 × 14 = 196/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   48/84 + 196/84 = 48 + 196/84 = 244/84
5. 244/84 simplified gives 61/21
6. So, 48/84 + 14/6 = 61/21
   In mixed form: 219/21

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