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Add 84/54 and 48/81

1^st number: 1 30/54, 2^nd number: 48/81

84/54 + 48/81 is 58/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 81 is 162
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 3 = 162,
   84/54 = 84 × 3/54 × 3 = 252/162
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
   48/81 = 48 × 2/81 × 2 = 96/162
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/162 + 96/162 = 252 + 96/162 = 348/162
5. 348/162 simplified gives 58/27
6. So, 84/54 + 48/81 = 58/27
   In mixed form: 24/27

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