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Add 8/84 and 36/48

8/84 + 36/48 is 71/84.

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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,
   8/84 = 8 × 4/84 × 4 = 32/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   36/48 = 36 × 7/48 × 7 = 252/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   32/336 + 252/336 = 32 + 252/336 = 284/336
5. 284/336 simplified gives 71/84
6. So, 8/84 + 36/48 = 71/84

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