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Add 75/84 and 54/8

1^st number: 75/84, 2^nd number: 6 6/8

75/84 + 54/8 is 107/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 8 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   75/84 = 75 × 2/84 × 2 = 150/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
   54/8 = 54 × 21/8 × 21 = 1134/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/168 + 1134/168 = 150 + 1134/168 = 1284/168
5. 1284/168 simplified gives 107/14
6. So, 75/84 + 54/8 = 107/14
   In mixed form: 79/14

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