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Add 48/84 and 24/45

48/84 + 24/45 is 116/105.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 45 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
   48/84 = 48 × 15/84 × 15 = 720/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
   24/45 = 24 × 28/45 × 28 = 672/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/1260 + 672/1260 = 720 + 672/1260 = 1392/1260
5. 1392/1260 simplified gives 116/105
6. So, 48/84 + 24/45 = 116/105
   In mixed form: 111/105

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