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Add 48/84 and 63/35

1^st number: 48/84, 2^nd number: 1 28/35

48/84 + 63/35 is 83/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 35 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   48/84 = 48 × 5/84 × 5 = 240/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
   63/35 = 63 × 12/35 × 12 = 756/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/420 + 756/420 = 240 + 756/420 = 996/420
5. 996/420 simplified gives 83/35
6. So, 48/84 + 63/35 = 83/35
   In mixed form: 213/35

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