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Add 48/84 and 28/16

1^st number: 48/84, 2^nd number: 1 12/16

48/84 + 28/16 is 65/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 16 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
   48/84 = 48 × 4/84 × 4 = 192/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
   28/16 = 28 × 21/16 × 21 = 588/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/336 + 588/336 = 192 + 588/336 = 780/336
5. 780/336 simplified gives 65/28
6. So, 48/84 + 28/16 = 65/28
   In mixed form: 29/28

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