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Add 3/84 and 45/16

1^st number: 3/84, 2^nd number: 2 13/16

3/84 + 45/16 is 319/112.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 16 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
   3/84 = 3 × 4/84 × 4 = 12/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
   45/16 = 45 × 21/16 × 21 = 945/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   12/336 + 945/336 = 12 + 945/336 = 957/336
5. 957/336 simplified gives 319/112
6. So, 3/84 + 45/16 = 319/112
   In mixed form: 295/112

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