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Add 84/45 and 54/48

1^st number: 1 39/45, 2^nd number: 1 6/48

84/45 + 54/48 is 359/120.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 48 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
   84/45 = 84 × 16/45 × 16 = 1344/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
   54/48 = 54 × 15/48 × 15 = 810/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1344/720 + 810/720 = 1344 + 810/720 = 2154/720
5. 2154/720 simplified gives 359/120
6. So, 84/45 + 54/48 = 359/120
   In mixed form: 2119/120

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