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Add 84/16 and 27/45

1st number: 5 4/16, 2nd number: 27/45

84/16 + 27/45 is 117/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 45 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    84/16 = 84 × 45/16 × 45 = 3780/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    27/45 = 27 × 16/45 × 16 = 432/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3780/720 + 432/720 = 3780 + 432/720 = 4212/720
  5. 4212/720 simplified gives 117/20
  6. So, 84/16 + 27/45 = 117/20
    In mixed form: 517/20

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