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Add 84/48 and 5/7

1st number: 1 36/48, 2nd number: 5/7

84/48 + 5/7 is 69/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 7 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 7 × 48 = 336,
    5/7 = 5 × 48/7 × 48 = 240/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/336 + 240/336 = 588 + 240/336 = 828/336
  5. 828/336 simplified gives 69/28
  6. So, 84/48 + 5/7 = 69/28
    In mixed form: 213/28

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