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Add 84/36 and 4/48

1^st number: 2 12/36, 2^nd number: 4/48

84/36 + 4/48 is 29/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 48 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
   84/36 = 84 × 4/36 × 4 = 336/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   4/48 = 4 × 3/48 × 3 = 12/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/144 + 12/144 = 336 + 12/144 = 348/144
5. 348/144 simplified gives 29/12
6. So, 84/36 + 4/48 = 29/12
   In mixed form: 25/12

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