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Add 72/48 and 45/84

1^st number: 1 24/48, 2^nd number: 45/84

72/48 + 45/84 is 57/28.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   72/48 = 72 × 7/48 × 7 = 504/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
   45/84 = 45 × 4/84 × 4 = 180/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/336 + 180/336 = 504 + 180/336 = 684/336
5. 684/336 simplified gives 57/28
6. So, 72/48 + 45/84 = 57/28
   In mixed form: 21/28

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