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Add 45/84 and 20/16

1^st number: 45/84, 2^nd number: 1 4/16

45/84 + 20/16 is 25/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 16 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
   45/84 = 45 × 4/84 × 4 = 180/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
   20/16 = 20 × 21/16 × 21 = 420/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/336 + 420/336 = 180 + 420/336 = 600/336
5. 600/336 simplified gives 25/14
6. So, 45/84 + 20/16 = 25/14
   In mixed form: 111/14

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