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Add 84/35 and 21/54

1^st number: 2 14/35, 2^nd number: 21/54

84/35 + 21/54 is 251/90.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 54 is 1890
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
   84/35 = 84 × 54/35 × 54 = 4536/1890
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
   21/54 = 21 × 35/54 × 35 = 735/1890
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4536/1890 + 735/1890 = 4536 + 735/1890 = 5271/1890
5. 5271/1890 simplified gives 251/90
6. So, 84/35 + 21/54 = 251/90
   In mixed form: 271/90

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