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Add 81/2 and 54/84

1^st number: 40 1/2, 2^nd number: 54/84

81/2 + 54/84 is 288/7.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
   81/2 = 81 × 42/2 × 42 = 3402/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   54/84 = 54 × 1/84 × 1 = 54/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3402/84 + 54/84 = 3402 + 54/84 = 3456/84
5. 3456/84 simplified gives 288/7
6. So, 81/2 + 54/84 = 288/7
   In mixed form: 411/7

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