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Add 7/84 and 15/48

7/84 + 15/48 is 19/48.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 48 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
   7/84 = 7 × 4/84 × 4 = 28/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   15/48 = 15 × 7/48 × 7 = 105/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   28/336 + 105/336 = 28 + 105/336 = 133/336
5. 133/336 simplified gives 19/48
6. So, 7/84 + 15/48 = 19/48

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