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Add 54/21 and 15/80

1^st number: 2 12/21, 2^nd number: 15/80

54/21 + 15/80 is 309/112.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 80 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 80 = 1680,
   54/21 = 54 × 80/21 × 80 = 4320/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
   15/80 = 15 × 21/80 × 21 = 315/1680
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4320/1680 + 315/1680 = 4320 + 315/1680 = 4635/1680
5. 4635/1680 simplified gives 309/112
6. So, 54/21 + 15/80 = 309/112
   In mixed form: 285/112

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