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Add 84/20 and 30/48

1^st number: 4 4/20, 2^nd number: 30/48

84/20 + 30/48 is 193/40.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
   84/20 = 84 × 12/20 × 12 = 1008/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   30/48 = 30 × 5/48 × 5 = 150/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1008/240 + 150/240 = 1008 + 150/240 = 1158/240
5. 1158/240 simplified gives 193/40
6. So, 84/20 + 30/48 = 193/40
   In mixed form: 433/40

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