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Add 84/49 and 75/48

1^st number: 1 35/49, 2^nd number: 1 27/48

84/49 + 75/48 is 367/112.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 48 is 2352
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
   84/49 = 84 × 48/49 × 48 = 4032/2352
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
   75/48 = 75 × 49/48 × 49 = 3675/2352
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4032/2352 + 3675/2352 = 4032 + 3675/2352 = 7707/2352
5. 7707/2352 simplified gives 367/112
6. So, 84/49 + 75/48 = 367/112
   In mixed form: 331/112

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