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Add 48/84 and 28/36

48/84 + 28/36 is 85/63.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 36 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   48/84 = 48 × 3/84 × 3 = 144/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   28/36 = 28 × 7/36 × 7 = 196/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/252 + 196/252 = 144 + 196/252 = 340/252
5. 340/252 simplified gives 85/63
6. So, 48/84 + 28/36 = 85/63
   In mixed form: 122/63

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