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Add 84/48 and 40/75

1^st number: 1 36/48, 2^nd number: 40/75

84/48 + 40/75 is 137/60.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 75 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   84/48 = 84 × 25/48 × 25 = 2100/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
   40/75 = 40 × 16/75 × 16 = 640/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2100/1200 + 640/1200 = 2100 + 640/1200 = 2740/1200
5. 2740/1200 simplified gives 137/60
6. So, 84/48 + 40/75 = 137/60
   In mixed form: 217/60

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