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Add 9/5 and 84/45

1^st number: 1 4/5, 2^nd number: 1 39/45

9/5 + 84/45 is 11/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
   9/5 = 9 × 9/5 × 9 = 81/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   84/45 = 84 × 1/45 × 1 = 84/45
4. Add the two like fractions:
   81/45 + 84/45 = 81 + 84/45 = 165/45
5. 165/45 simplified gives 11/3
6. So, 9/5 + 84/45 = 11/3
   In mixed form: 32/3

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