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Add 84/12 and 48/49

1^st number: 7 0/12, 2^nd number: 48/49

84/12 + 48/49 is 391/49.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 49 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
   84/12 = 84 × 49/12 × 49 = 4116/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
   48/49 = 48 × 12/49 × 12 = 576/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4116/588 + 576/588 = 4116 + 576/588 = 4692/588
5. 4692/588 simplified gives 391/49
6. So, 84/12 + 48/49 = 391/49
   In mixed form: 748/49

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