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Add 84/36 and 48/49

1^st number: 2 12/36, 2^nd number: 48/49

84/36 + 48/49 is 487/147.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 49 is 1764
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
   84/36 = 84 × 49/36 × 49 = 4116/1764
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
   48/49 = 48 × 36/49 × 36 = 1728/1764
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4116/1764 + 1728/1764 = 4116 + 1728/1764 = 5844/1764
5. 5844/1764 simplified gives 487/147
6. So, 84/36 + 48/49 = 487/147
   In mixed form: 346/147

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