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Add 24/80 and 84/54

1^st number: 24/80, 2^nd number: 1 30/54

24/80 + 84/54 is 167/90.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 54 is 2160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
   24/80 = 24 × 27/80 × 27 = 648/2160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
   84/54 = 84 × 40/54 × 40 = 3360/2160
4. Add the two like fractions:
   648/2160 + 3360/2160 = 648 + 3360/2160 = 4008/2160
5. 4008/2160 simplified gives 167/90
6. So, 24/80 + 84/54 = 167/90
   In mixed form: 177/90

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