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Add 30/14 and 45/84

1^st number: 2 2/14, 2^nd number: 45/84

30/14 + 45/84 is 75/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
   30/14 = 30 × 6/14 × 6 = 180/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   45/84 = 45 × 1/84 × 1 = 45/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/84 + 45/84 = 180 + 45/84 = 225/84
5. 225/84 simplified gives 75/28
6. So, 30/14 + 45/84 = 75/28
   In mixed form: 219/28

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