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Add 84/2 and 45/72

1^st number: 42 0/2, 2^nd number: 45/72

84/2 + 45/72 is 341/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
   84/2 = 84 × 36/2 × 36 = 3024/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   45/72 = 45 × 1/72 × 1 = 45/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3024/72 + 45/72 = 3024 + 45/72 = 3069/72
5. 3069/72 simplified gives 341/8
6. So, 84/2 + 45/72 = 341/8
   In mixed form: 425/8

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