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Add 5/4 and 54/84

1^st number: 1 1/4, 2^nd number: 54/84

5/4 + 54/84 is 53/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
   5/4 = 5 × 21/4 × 21 = 105/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   54/84 = 54 × 1/84 × 1 = 54/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   105/84 + 54/84 = 105 + 54/84 = 159/84
5. 159/84 simplified gives 53/28
6. So, 5/4 + 54/84 = 53/28
   In mixed form: 125/28

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