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Add 84/54 and 2/45

1^st number: 1 30/54, 2^nd number: 2/45

84/54 + 2/45 is 8/5.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 45 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   84/54 = 84 × 5/54 × 5 = 420/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
   2/45 = 2 × 6/45 × 6 = 12/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/270 + 12/270 = 420 + 12/270 = 432/270
5. 432/270 simplified gives 8/5
6. So, 84/54 + 2/45 = 8/5
   In mixed form: 13/5

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