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Add 49/28 and 84/45

1^st number: 1 21/28, 2^nd number: 1 39/45

49/28 + 84/45 is 217/60.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 45 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
   49/28 = 49 × 45/28 × 45 = 2205/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
   84/45 = 84 × 28/45 × 28 = 2352/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2205/1260 + 2352/1260 = 2205 + 2352/1260 = 4557/1260
5. 4557/1260 simplified gives 217/60
6. So, 49/28 + 84/45 = 217/60
   In mixed form: 337/60

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