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Add 54/48 and 6/84

1^st number: 1 6/48, 2^nd number: 6/84

54/48 + 6/84 is 67/56.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 84 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   54/48 = 54 × 7/48 × 7 = 378/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
   6/84 = 6 × 4/84 × 4 = 24/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   378/336 + 24/336 = 378 + 24/336 = 402/336
5. 402/336 simplified gives 67/56
6. So, 54/48 + 6/84 = 67/56
   In mixed form: 111/56

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