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Add 84/54 and 60/15

1^st number: 1 30/54, 2^nd number: 4 0/15

84/54 + 60/15 is 50/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 15 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 15 × 18 = 270,
   60/15 = 60 × 18/15 × 18 = 1080/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/270 + 1080/270 = 420 + 1080/270 = 1500/270
5. 1500/270 simplified gives 50/9
6. So, 84/54 + 60/15 = 50/9
   In mixed form: 55/9

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