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Add 27/16 and 54/84

1^st number: 1 11/16, 2^nd number: 54/84

27/16 + 54/84 is 261/112.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 84 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
   27/16 = 27 × 21/16 × 21 = 567/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
   54/84 = 54 × 4/84 × 4 = 216/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   567/336 + 216/336 = 567 + 216/336 = 783/336
5. 783/336 simplified gives 261/112
6. So, 27/16 + 54/84 = 261/112
   In mixed form: 237/112

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