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Add 45/84 and 16/70

45/84 + 16/70 is 107/140.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 70 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   45/84 = 45 × 5/84 × 5 = 225/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
   16/70 = 16 × 6/70 × 6 = 96/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   225/420 + 96/420 = 225 + 96/420 = 321/420
5. 321/420 simplified gives 107/140
6. So, 45/84 + 16/70 = 107/140

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