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Add 48/84 and 42/6

1^st number: 48/84, 2^nd number: 7 0/6

48/84 + 42/6 is 53/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 6 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   48/84 = 48 × 1/84 × 1 = 48/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
   42/6 = 42 × 14/6 × 14 = 588/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   48/84 + 588/84 = 48 + 588/84 = 636/84
5. 636/84 simplified gives 53/7
6. So, 48/84 + 42/6 = 53/7
   In mixed form: 74/7

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