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Add 84/30 and 42/54

1^st number: 2 24/30, 2^nd number: 42/54

84/30 + 42/54 is 161/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
   84/30 = 84 × 9/30 × 9 = 756/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   42/54 = 42 × 5/54 × 5 = 210/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   756/270 + 210/270 = 756 + 210/270 = 966/270
5. 966/270 simplified gives 161/45
6. So, 84/30 + 42/54 = 161/45
   In mixed form: 326/45

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