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Add 49/84 and 45/4

1^st number: 49/84, 2^nd number: 11 1/4

49/84 + 45/4 is 71/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 4 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   49/84 = 49 × 1/84 × 1 = 49/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
   45/4 = 45 × 21/4 × 21 = 945/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   49/84 + 945/84 = 49 + 945/84 = 994/84
5. 994/84 simplified gives 71/6
6. So, 49/84 + 45/4 = 71/6
   In mixed form: 115/6

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