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Add 45/2 and 45/84

1^st number: 22 1/2, 2^nd number: 45/84

45/2 + 45/84 is 645/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
   45/2 = 45 × 42/2 × 42 = 1890/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   45/84 = 45 × 1/84 × 1 = 45/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1890/84 + 45/84 = 1890 + 45/84 = 1935/84
5. 1935/84 simplified gives 645/28
6. So, 45/2 + 45/84 = 645/28
   In mixed form: 231/28

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