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Add 54/84 and 20/80

54/84 + 20/80 is 25/28.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 80 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 20 = 1680,
   54/84 = 54 × 20/84 × 20 = 1080/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
   20/80 = 20 × 21/80 × 21 = 420/1680
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1080/1680 + 420/1680 = 1080 + 420/1680 = 1500/1680
5. 1500/1680 simplified gives 25/28
6. So, 54/84 + 20/80 = 25/28

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