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Add 16/45 and 7/84

16/45 + 7/84 is 79/180.

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,
    16/45 = 16 × 28/45 × 28 = 448/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
    7/84 = 7 × 15/84 × 15 = 105/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/1260 + 105/1260 = 448 + 105/1260 = 553/1260
  5. 553/1260 simplified gives 79/180
  6. So, 16/45 + 7/84 = 79/180

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