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Add 6/28 and 84/48

1^st number: 6/28, 2^nd number: 1 36/48

6/28 + 84/48 is 55/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 48 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
   6/28 = 6 × 12/28 × 12 = 72/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   84/48 = 84 × 7/48 × 7 = 588/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/336 + 588/336 = 72 + 588/336 = 660/336
5. 660/336 simplified gives 55/28
6. So, 6/28 + 84/48 = 55/28
   In mixed form: 127/28

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