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Add 18/84 and 20/54

18/84 + 20/54 is 221/378.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 54 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
   18/84 = 18 × 9/84 × 9 = 162/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
   20/54 = 20 × 14/54 × 14 = 280/756
4. Add the two like fractions:
   162/756 + 280/756 = 162 + 280/756 = 442/756
5. 442/756 simplified gives 221/378
6. So, 18/84 + 20/54 = 221/378

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