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Add 84/75 and 16/72

1^st number: 1 9/75, 2^nd number: 16/72

84/75 + 16/72 is 302/225.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 72 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
   84/75 = 84 × 24/75 × 24 = 2016/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   16/72 = 16 × 25/72 × 25 = 400/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2016/1800 + 400/1800 = 2016 + 400/1800 = 2416/1800
5. 2416/1800 simplified gives 302/225
6. So, 84/75 + 16/72 = 302/225
   In mixed form: 177/225

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