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Add 84/81 and 12/5

1^st number: 1 3/81, 2^nd number: 2 2/5

84/81 + 12/5 is 464/135.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 5 is 405
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
   84/81 = 84 × 5/81 × 5 = 420/405
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 81 = 405,
   12/5 = 12 × 81/5 × 81 = 972/405
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/405 + 972/405 = 420 + 972/405 = 1392/405
5. 1392/405 simplified gives 464/135
6. So, 84/81 + 12/5 = 464/135
   In mixed form: 359/135

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