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Add 2/84 and 54/28

1^st number: 2/84, 2^nd number: 1 26/28

2/84 + 54/28 is 41/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 28 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   2/84 = 2 × 1/84 × 1 = 2/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
   54/28 = 54 × 3/28 × 3 = 162/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2/84 + 162/84 = 2 + 162/84 = 164/84
5. 164/84 simplified gives 41/21
6. So, 2/84 + 54/28 = 41/21
   In mixed form: 120/21

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