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Add 48/9 and 42/84

1^st number: 5 3/9, 2^nd number: 42/84

48/9 + 42/84 is 35/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 84 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
   48/9 = 48 × 28/9 × 28 = 1344/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   42/84 = 42 × 3/84 × 3 = 126/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1344/252 + 126/252 = 1344 + 126/252 = 1470/252
5. 1470/252 simplified gives 35/6
6. So, 48/9 + 42/84 = 35/6
   In mixed form: 55/6

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