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Add 84/35 and 54/48

1^st number: 2 14/35, 2^nd number: 1 6/48

84/35 + 54/48 is 141/40.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   54/48 = 54 × 35/48 × 35 = 1890/1680
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4032/1680 + 1890/1680 = 4032 + 1890/1680 = 5922/1680
5. 5922/1680 simplified gives 141/40
6. So, 84/35 + 54/48 = 141/40
   In mixed form: 321/40

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