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Add 5/84 and 2/45

5/84 + 2/45 is 131/1260.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 45 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
   5/84 = 5 × 15/84 × 15 = 75/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
   2/45 = 2 × 28/45 × 28 = 56/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   75/1260 + 56/1260 = 75 + 56/1260 = 131/1260
5. So, 5/84 + 2/45 = 131/1260

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