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Add 15/84 and 25/16

1^st number: 15/84, 2^nd number: 1 9/16

15/84 + 25/16 is 195/112.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 16 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
   15/84 = 15 × 4/84 × 4 = 60/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
   25/16 = 25 × 21/16 × 21 = 525/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/336 + 525/336 = 60 + 525/336 = 585/336
5. 585/336 simplified gives 195/112
6. So, 15/84 + 25/16 = 195/112
   In mixed form: 183/112

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