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Add 72/42 and 16/45

1^st number: 1 30/42, 2^nd number: 16/45

72/42 + 16/45 is 652/315.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 45 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
   72/42 = 72 × 15/42 × 15 = 1080/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
   16/45 = 16 × 14/45 × 14 = 224/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1080/630 + 224/630 = 1080 + 224/630 = 1304/630
5. 1304/630 simplified gives 652/315
6. So, 72/42 + 16/45 = 652/315
   In mixed form: 222/315

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