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Add 48/84 and 42/50

48/84 + 42/50 is 247/175.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 50 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   48/84 = 48 × 25/84 × 25 = 1200/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
   42/50 = 42 × 42/50 × 42 = 1764/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1200/2100 + 1764/2100 = 1200 + 1764/2100 = 2964/2100
5. 2964/2100 simplified gives 247/175
6. So, 48/84 + 42/50 = 247/175
   In mixed form: 172/175

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