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Add 15/84 and 5/16

15/84 + 5/16 is 55/112.

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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,
   5/16 = 5 × 21/16 × 21 = 105/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/336 + 105/336 = 60 + 105/336 = 165/336
5. 165/336 simplified gives 55/112
6. So, 15/84 + 5/16 = 55/112

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