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Add 2/72 and 84/16

1^st number: 2/72, 2^nd number: 5 4/16

2/72 + 84/16 is 95/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 16 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
   2/72 = 2 × 2/72 × 2 = 4/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
   84/16 = 84 × 9/16 × 9 = 756/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4/144 + 756/144 = 4 + 756/144 = 760/144
5. 760/144 simplified gives 95/18
6. So, 2/72 + 84/16 = 95/18
   In mixed form: 55/18

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