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Add 84/35 and 25/48

1^st number: 2 14/35, 2^nd number: 25/48

84/35 + 25/48 is 701/240.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 48 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
   84/35 = 84 × 48/35 × 48 = 4032/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
   25/48 = 25 × 35/48 × 35 = 875/1680
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4032/1680 + 875/1680 = 4032 + 875/1680 = 4907/1680
5. 4907/1680 simplified gives 701/240
6. So, 84/35 + 25/48 = 701/240
   In mixed form: 2221/240

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