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Add 1/4 and 54/84

1/4 + 54/84 is 25/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
   1/4 = 1 × 21/4 × 21 = 21/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   54/84 = 54 × 1/84 × 1 = 54/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   21/84 + 54/84 = 21 + 54/84 = 75/84
5. 75/84 simplified gives 25/28
6. So, 1/4 + 54/84 = 25/28

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