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Add 45/16 and 60/84

1^st number: 2 13/16, 2^nd number: 60/84

45/16 + 60/84 is 395/112.

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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,
   45/16 = 45 × 21/16 × 21 = 945/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
   60/84 = 60 × 4/84 × 4 = 240/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   945/336 + 240/336 = 945 + 240/336 = 1185/336
5. 1185/336 simplified gives 395/112
6. So, 45/16 + 60/84 = 395/112
   In mixed form: 359/112

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