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Add 72/48 and 6/84

1^st number: 1 24/48, 2^nd number: 6/84

72/48 + 6/84 is 11/7.

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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,
   72/48 = 72 × 7/48 × 7 = 504/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
   6/84 = 6 × 4/84 × 4 = 24/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/336 + 24/336 = 504 + 24/336 = 528/336
5. 528/336 simplified gives 11/7
6. So, 72/48 + 6/84 = 11/7
   In mixed form: 14/7

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