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Add 80/75 and 84/48

1^st number: 1 5/75, 2^nd number: 1 36/48

80/75 + 84/48 is 169/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 48 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
   80/75 = 80 × 16/75 × 16 = 1280/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   84/48 = 84 × 25/48 × 25 = 2100/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1280/1200 + 2100/1200 = 1280 + 2100/1200 = 3380/1200
5. 3380/1200 simplified gives 169/60
6. So, 80/75 + 84/48 = 169/60
   In mixed form: 249/60

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