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Add 24/84 and 45/81

24/84 + 45/81 is 53/63.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 81 is 2268
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 27 = 2268,
   24/84 = 24 × 27/84 × 27 = 648/2268
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
   45/81 = 45 × 28/81 × 28 = 1260/2268
4. Add the two like fractions:
   648/2268 + 1260/2268 = 648 + 1260/2268 = 1908/2268
5. 1908/2268 simplified gives 53/63
6. So, 24/84 + 45/81 = 53/63

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