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Add 16/2 and 60/84

1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 60/84

16/2 + 60/84 is 61/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 84 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
    16/2 = 16 × 42/2 × 42 = 672/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
    60/84 = 60 × 1/84 × 1 = 60/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/84 + 60/84 = 672 + 60/84 = 732/84
  5. 732/84 simplified gives 61/7
  6. So, 16/2 + 60/84 = 61/7
    In mixed form: 85/7

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