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Add 72/45 and 35/84

1^st number: 1 27/45, 2^nd number: 35/84

72/45 + 35/84 is 121/60.

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,
   35/84 = 35 × 15/84 × 15 = 525/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2016/1260 + 525/1260 = 2016 + 525/1260 = 2541/1260
5. 2541/1260 simplified gives 121/60
6. So, 72/45 + 35/84 = 121/60
   In mixed form: 21/60

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