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Add 84/30 and 48/27

1^st number: 2 24/30, 2^nd number: 1 21/27

84/30 + 48/27 is 206/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 27 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 27 × 10 = 270,
   48/27 = 48 × 10/27 × 10 = 480/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   756/270 + 480/270 = 756 + 480/270 = 1236/270
5. 1236/270 simplified gives 206/45
6. So, 84/30 + 48/27 = 206/45
   In mixed form: 426/45

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