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Add 54/84 and 72/25

1^st number: 54/84, 2^nd number: 2 22/25

54/84 + 72/25 is 1233/350.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 25 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   54/84 = 54 × 25/84 × 25 = 1350/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
   72/25 = 72 × 84/25 × 84 = 6048/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1350/2100 + 6048/2100 = 1350 + 6048/2100 = 7398/2100
5. 7398/2100 simplified gives 1233/350
6. So, 54/84 + 72/25 = 1233/350
   In mixed form: 3183/350

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