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Add 84/25 and 54/48

1^st number: 3 9/25, 2^nd number: 1 6/48

84/25 + 54/48 is 897/200.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 48 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
   84/25 = 84 × 48/25 × 48 = 4032/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   54/48 = 54 × 25/48 × 25 = 1350/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4032/1200 + 1350/1200 = 4032 + 1350/1200 = 5382/1200
5. 5382/1200 simplified gives 897/200
6. So, 84/25 + 54/48 = 897/200
   In mixed form: 497/200

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