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Add 75/48 and 70/84

1^st number: 1 27/48, 2^nd number: 70/84

75/48 + 70/84 is 115/48.

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,
   75/48 = 75 × 7/48 × 7 = 525/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
   70/84 = 70 × 4/84 × 4 = 280/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   525/336 + 280/336 = 525 + 280/336 = 805/336
5. 805/336 simplified gives 115/48
6. So, 75/48 + 70/84 = 115/48
   In mixed form: 219/48

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