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Add 84/45 and 84/15

1^st number: 1 39/45, 2^nd number: 5 9/15

84/45 + 84/15 is 112/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 15 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   84/45 = 84 × 1/45 × 1 = 84/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
   84/15 = 84 × 3/15 × 3 = 252/45
4. Add the two like fractions:
   84/45 + 252/45 = 84 + 252/45 = 336/45
5. 336/45 simplified gives 112/15
6. So, 84/45 + 84/15 = 112/15
   In mixed form: 77/15

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