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Add 75/20 and 84/45

1^st number: 3 15/20, 2^nd number: 1 39/45

75/20 + 84/45 is 337/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   75/20 = 75 × 9/20 × 9 = 675/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   84/45 = 84 × 4/45 × 4 = 336/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   675/180 + 336/180 = 675 + 336/180 = 1011/180
5. 1011/180 simplified gives 337/60
6. So, 75/20 + 84/45 = 337/60
   In mixed form: 537/60

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