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Add 15/84 and 90/80

1^st number: 15/84, 2^nd number: 1 10/80

15/84 + 90/80 is 73/56.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 80 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 20 = 1680,
   15/84 = 15 × 20/84 × 20 = 300/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
   90/80 = 90 × 21/80 × 21 = 1890/1680
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/1680 + 1890/1680 = 300 + 1890/1680 = 2190/1680
5. 2190/1680 simplified gives 73/56
6. So, 15/84 + 90/80 = 73/56
   In mixed form: 117/56

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