Add 16/3 and 2/84, Solve 5 1/3 + 2/84 as a fraction

Add 16/3 and 2/84

1^st number: 5 1/3, 2^nd number: 2/84

16/3 + 2/84 is 75/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 84 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
16/3 = 16 × 28/3 × 28 = 448/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
2/84 = 2 × 1/84 × 1 = 2/84
Add the two like fractions:
448/84 + 2/84 = 448 + 2/84 = 450/84
450/84 simplified gives 75/14
So, 16/3 + 2/84 = 75/14
In mixed form: 55/14

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