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Add 16/14 and 84/45

1st number: 1 2/14, 2nd number: 1 39/45

16/14 + 84/45 is 316/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 45 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    16/14 = 16 × 45/14 × 45 = 720/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    84/45 = 84 × 14/45 × 14 = 1176/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/630 + 1176/630 = 720 + 1176/630 = 1896/630
  5. 1896/630 simplified gives 316/105
  6. So, 16/14 + 84/45 = 316/105
    In mixed form: 31/105

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