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Add 49/6 and 54/84

1^st number: 8 1/6, 2^nd number: 54/84

49/6 + 54/84 is 185/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
   49/6 = 49 × 14/6 × 14 = 686/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   54/84 = 54 × 1/84 × 1 = 54/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   686/84 + 54/84 = 686 + 54/84 = 740/84
5. 740/84 simplified gives 185/21
6. So, 49/6 + 54/84 = 185/21
   In mixed form: 817/21

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