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Add 45/72 and 84/8

1^st number: 45/72, 2^nd number: 10 4/8

45/72 + 84/8 is 89/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 8 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   45/72 = 45 × 1/72 × 1 = 45/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   84/8 = 84 × 9/8 × 9 = 756/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   45/72 + 756/72 = 45 + 756/72 = 801/72
5. 801/72 simplified gives 89/8
6. So, 45/72 + 84/8 = 89/8
   In mixed form: 111/8

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