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Add 49/84 and 28/81

49/84 + 28/81 is 301/324.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 81 is 2268
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 27 = 2268,
   49/84 = 49 × 27/84 × 27 = 1323/2268
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
   28/81 = 28 × 28/81 × 28 = 784/2268
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1323/2268 + 784/2268 = 1323 + 784/2268 = 2107/2268
5. 2107/2268 simplified gives 301/324
6. So, 49/84 + 28/81 = 301/324

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