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Add 84/15 and 90/81

1^st number: 5 9/15, 2^nd number: 1 9/81

84/15 + 90/81 is 302/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 81 is 405
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 27 = 405,
   84/15 = 84 × 27/15 × 27 = 2268/405
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
   90/81 = 90 × 5/81 × 5 = 450/405
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2268/405 + 450/405 = 2268 + 450/405 = 2718/405
5. 2718/405 simplified gives 302/45
6. So, 84/15 + 90/81 = 302/45
   In mixed form: 632/45

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