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Add 20/75 and 84/45

1^st number: 20/75, 2^nd number: 1 39/45

20/75 + 84/45 is 32/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 45 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
   20/75 = 20 × 3/75 × 3 = 60/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   84/45 = 84 × 5/45 × 5 = 420/225
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/225 + 420/225 = 60 + 420/225 = 480/225
5. 480/225 simplified gives 32/15
6. So, 20/75 + 84/45 = 32/15
   In mixed form: 22/15

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