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Add 84/5 and 25/9

1^st number: 16 4/5, 2^nd number: 2 7/9

84/5 + 25/9 is 881/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
   84/5 = 84 × 9/5 × 9 = 756/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
   25/9 = 25 × 5/9 × 5 = 125/45
4. Add the two like fractions:
   756/45 + 125/45 = 756 + 125/45 = 881/45
5. So, 84/5 + 25/9 = 881/45
   In mixed form: 1926/45

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