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Add 84/48 and 54/25

1^st number: 1 36/48, 2^nd number: 2 4/25

84/48 + 54/25 is 391/100.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 25 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 25 × 48 = 1200,
   54/25 = 54 × 48/25 × 48 = 2592/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2100/1200 + 2592/1200 = 2100 + 2592/1200 = 4692/1200
5. 4692/1200 simplified gives 391/100
6. So, 84/48 + 54/25 = 391/100
   In mixed form: 391/100

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