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Add 84/16 and 42/45

1st number: 5 4/16, 2nd number: 42/45

84/16 + 42/45 is 371/60.

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,
    42/45 = 42 × 16/45 × 16 = 672/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3780/720 + 672/720 = 3780 + 672/720 = 4452/720
  5. 4452/720 simplified gives 371/60
  6. So, 84/16 + 42/45 = 371/60
    In mixed form: 611/60

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