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Add 48/84 and 18/8

1^st number: 48/84, 2^nd number: 2 2/8

48/84 + 18/8 is 79/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 8 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   48/84 = 48 × 2/84 × 2 = 96/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
   18/8 = 18 × 21/8 × 21 = 378/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   96/168 + 378/168 = 96 + 378/168 = 474/168
5. 474/168 simplified gives 79/28
6. So, 48/84 + 18/8 = 79/28
   In mixed form: 223/28

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