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Add 8/48 and 28/84

8/48 + 28/84 is 1/2.

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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,
   8/48 = 8 × 7/48 × 7 = 56/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
   28/84 = 28 × 4/84 × 4 = 112/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   56/336 + 112/336 = 56 + 112/336 = 168/336
5. 168/336 simplified gives 1/2
6. So, 8/48 + 28/84 = 1/2

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