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Add 54/27 and 5/84

1^st number: 2 0/27, 2^nd number: 5/84

54/27 + 5/84 is 173/84.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 84 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
   54/27 = 54 × 28/27 × 28 = 1512/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
   5/84 = 5 × 9/84 × 9 = 45/756
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1512/756 + 45/756 = 1512 + 45/756 = 1557/756
5. 1557/756 simplified gives 173/84
6. So, 54/27 + 5/84 = 173/84
   In mixed form: 25/84

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