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Add 21/84 and 54/25

1^st number: 21/84, 2^nd number: 2 4/25

21/84 + 54/25 is 241/100.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 25 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   21/84 = 21 × 25/84 × 25 = 525/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
   54/25 = 54 × 84/25 × 84 = 4536/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   525/2100 + 4536/2100 = 525 + 4536/2100 = 5061/2100
5. 5061/2100 simplified gives 241/100
6. So, 21/84 + 54/25 = 241/100
   In mixed form: 241/100

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