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Add 49/8 and 45/84

1^st number: 6 1/8, 2^nd number: 45/84

49/8 + 45/84 is 373/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 84 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
   49/8 = 49 × 21/8 × 21 = 1029/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   45/84 = 45 × 2/84 × 2 = 90/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1029/168 + 90/168 = 1029 + 90/168 = 1119/168
5. 1119/168 simplified gives 373/56
6. So, 49/8 + 45/84 = 373/56
   In mixed form: 637/56

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