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Add 42/16 and 45/84

1^st number: 2 10/16, 2^nd number: 45/84

42/16 + 45/84 is 177/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 84 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
   42/16 = 42 × 21/16 × 21 = 882/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
   45/84 = 45 × 4/84 × 4 = 180/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   882/336 + 180/336 = 882 + 180/336 = 1062/336
5. 1062/336 simplified gives 177/56
6. So, 42/16 + 45/84 = 177/56
   In mixed form: 39/56

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