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Add 5/84 and 15/9

1^st number: 5/84, 2^nd number: 1 6/9

5/84 + 15/9 is 145/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 9 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   5/84 = 5 × 3/84 × 3 = 15/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
   15/9 = 15 × 28/9 × 28 = 420/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   15/252 + 420/252 = 15 + 420/252 = 435/252
5. 435/252 simplified gives 145/84
6. So, 5/84 + 15/9 = 145/84
   In mixed form: 161/84

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