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Add 16/25 and 70/84

16/25 + 70/84 is 221/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 84 is 2100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
    16/25 = 16 × 84/25 × 84 = 1344/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
    70/84 = 70 × 25/84 × 25 = 1750/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1344/2100 + 1750/2100 = 1344 + 1750/2100 = 3094/2100
  5. 3094/2100 simplified gives 221/150
  6. So, 16/25 + 70/84 = 221/150
    In mixed form: 171/150

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