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Add 84/49 and 18/54

1^st number: 1 35/49, 2^nd number: 18/54

84/49 + 18/54 is 43/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 54 is 2646
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
   84/49 = 84 × 54/49 × 54 = 4536/2646
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
   18/54 = 18 × 49/54 × 49 = 882/2646
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4536/2646 + 882/2646 = 4536 + 882/2646 = 5418/2646
5. 5418/2646 simplified gives 43/21
6. So, 84/49 + 18/54 = 43/21
   In mixed form: 21/21

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