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Add 54/10 and 84/28

1^st number: 5 4/10, 2^nd number: 3 0/28

54/10 + 84/28 is 42/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 28 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
   54/10 = 54 × 14/10 × 14 = 756/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
   84/28 = 84 × 5/28 × 5 = 420/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   756/140 + 420/140 = 756 + 420/140 = 1176/140
5. 1176/140 simplified gives 42/5
6. So, 54/10 + 84/28 = 42/5
   In mixed form: 82/5

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