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Add 84/5 and 90/48

1^st number: 16 4/5, 2^nd number: 1 42/48

84/5 + 90/48 is 747/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
   84/5 = 84 × 48/5 × 48 = 4032/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   90/48 = 90 × 5/48 × 5 = 450/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4032/240 + 450/240 = 4032 + 450/240 = 4482/240
5. 4482/240 simplified gives 747/40
6. So, 84/5 + 90/48 = 747/40
   In mixed form: 1827/40

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