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Add 45/84 and 15/3

1^st number: 45/84, 2^nd number: 5 0/3

45/84 + 15/3 is 155/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 3 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   45/84 = 45 × 1/84 × 1 = 45/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
   15/3 = 15 × 28/3 × 28 = 420/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   45/84 + 420/84 = 45 + 420/84 = 465/84
5. 465/84 simplified gives 155/28
6. So, 45/84 + 15/3 = 155/28
   In mixed form: 515/28

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