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Add 45/84 and 16/50

45/84 + 16/50 is 599/700.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 50 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   45/84 = 45 × 25/84 × 25 = 1125/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
   16/50 = 16 × 42/50 × 42 = 672/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1125/2100 + 672/2100 = 1125 + 672/2100 = 1797/2100
5. 1797/2100 simplified gives 599/700
6. So, 45/84 + 16/50 = 599/700

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