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Add 16/42 and 28/84

16/42 + 28/84 is 5/7.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   16/42 = 16 × 2/42 × 2 = 32/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   28/84 = 28 × 1/84 × 1 = 28/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   32/84 + 28/84 = 32 + 28/84 = 60/84
5. 60/84 simplified gives 5/7
6. So, 16/42 + 28/84 = 5/7

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