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Add 8/84 and 90/48

1^st number: 8/84, 2^nd number: 1 42/48

8/84 + 90/48 is 331/168.

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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,
   90/48 = 90 × 7/48 × 7 = 630/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   32/336 + 630/336 = 32 + 630/336 = 662/336
5. 662/336 simplified gives 331/168
6. So, 8/84 + 90/48 = 331/168
   In mixed form: 1163/168

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