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Add 84/54 and 40/48

1^st number: 1 30/54, 2^nd number: 40/48

84/54 + 40/48 is 43/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 48 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
   84/54 = 84 × 8/54 × 8 = 672/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
   40/48 = 40 × 9/48 × 9 = 360/432
4. Add the two like fractions:
   672/432 + 360/432 = 672 + 360/432 = 1032/432
5. 1032/432 simplified gives 43/18
6. So, 84/54 + 40/48 = 43/18
   In mixed form: 27/18

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