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Add 84/20 and 54/48

1^st number: 4 4/20, 2^nd number: 1 6/48

84/20 + 54/48 is 213/40.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   54/48 = 54 × 5/48 × 5 = 270/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1008/240 + 270/240 = 1008 + 270/240 = 1278/240
5. 1278/240 simplified gives 213/40
6. So, 84/20 + 54/48 = 213/40
   In mixed form: 513/40

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