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Add 48/84 and 42/8

1^st number: 48/84, 2^nd number: 5 2/8

48/84 + 42/8 is 163/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 8 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   48/84 = 48 × 2/84 × 2 = 96/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
   42/8 = 42 × 21/8 × 21 = 882/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   96/168 + 882/168 = 96 + 882/168 = 978/168
5. 978/168 simplified gives 163/28
6. So, 48/84 + 42/8 = 163/28
   In mixed form: 523/28

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