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Add 48/84 and 90/24

1^st number: 48/84, 2^nd number: 3 18/24

48/84 + 90/24 is 121/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 24 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 24 × 7 = 168,
   90/24 = 90 × 7/24 × 7 = 630/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   96/168 + 630/168 = 96 + 630/168 = 726/168
5. 726/168 simplified gives 121/28
6. So, 48/84 + 90/24 = 121/28
   In mixed form: 49/28

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