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Add 4/84 and 16/9

1^st number: 4/84, 2^nd number: 1 7/9

4/84 + 16/9 is 115/63.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 9 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   4/84 = 4 × 3/84 × 3 = 12/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
   16/9 = 16 × 28/9 × 28 = 448/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   12/252 + 448/252 = 12 + 448/252 = 460/252
5. 460/252 simplified gives 115/63
6. So, 4/84 + 16/9 = 115/63
   In mixed form: 152/63

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