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Add 9/84 and 48/49

9/84 + 48/49 is 213/196.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 49 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
   9/84 = 9 × 7/84 × 7 = 63/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
   48/49 = 48 × 12/49 × 12 = 576/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   63/588 + 576/588 = 63 + 576/588 = 639/588
5. 639/588 simplified gives 213/196
6. So, 9/84 + 48/49 = 213/196
   In mixed form: 117/196

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