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Add 48/84 and 4/32

48/84 + 4/32 is 39/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 32 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
   48/84 = 48 × 8/84 × 8 = 384/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
   4/32 = 4 × 21/32 × 21 = 84/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/672 + 84/672 = 384 + 84/672 = 468/672
5. 468/672 simplified gives 39/56
6. So, 48/84 + 4/32 = 39/56

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