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Add 90/45 and 45/84

1^st number: 2 0/45, 2^nd number: 45/84

90/45 + 45/84 is 71/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 84 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
   90/45 = 90 × 28/45 × 28 = 2520/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
   45/84 = 45 × 15/84 × 15 = 675/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2520/1260 + 675/1260 = 2520 + 675/1260 = 3195/1260
5. 3195/1260 simplified gives 71/28
6. So, 90/45 + 45/84 = 71/28
   In mixed form: 215/28

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