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Add 72/45 and 16/84

1st number: 1 27/45, 2nd number: 16/84

72/45 + 16/84 is 188/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 84 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
    72/45 = 72 × 28/45 × 28 = 2016/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
    16/84 = 16 × 15/84 × 15 = 240/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2016/1260 + 240/1260 = 2016 + 240/1260 = 2256/1260
  5. 2256/1260 simplified gives 188/105
  6. So, 72/45 + 16/84 = 188/105
    In mixed form: 183/105

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