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Add 45/84 and 45/4

1^st number: 45/84, 2^nd number: 11 1/4

45/84 + 45/4 is 165/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 4 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 4 × 21 = 84,
   45/4 = 45 × 21/4 × 21 = 945/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   45/84 + 945/84 = 45 + 945/84 = 990/84
5. 990/84 simplified gives 165/14
6. So, 45/84 + 45/4 = 165/14
   In mixed form: 1111/14

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