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Add 84/72 and 16/30

1^st number: 1 12/72, 2^nd number: 16/30

84/72 + 16/30 is 17/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 30 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   84/72 = 84 × 5/72 × 5 = 420/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
   16/30 = 16 × 12/30 × 12 = 192/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/360 + 192/360 = 420 + 192/360 = 612/360
5. 612/360 simplified gives 17/10
6. So, 84/72 + 16/30 = 17/10
   In mixed form: 17/10

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