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Add 84/48 and 15/84

1^st number: 1 36/48, 2^nd number: 15/84

84/48 + 15/84 is 27/14.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 84 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   84/48 = 84 × 7/48 × 7 = 588/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
   15/84 = 15 × 4/84 × 4 = 60/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   588/336 + 60/336 = 588 + 60/336 = 648/336
5. 648/336 simplified gives 27/14
6. So, 84/48 + 15/84 = 27/14
   In mixed form: 113/14

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