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Add 16/48 and 14/84

16/48 + 14/84 is 1/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 84 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    16/48 = 16 × 7/48 × 7 = 112/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
    14/84 = 14 × 4/84 × 4 = 56/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/336 + 56/336 = 112 + 56/336 = 168/336
  5. 168/336 simplified gives 1/2
  6. So, 16/48 + 14/84 = 1/2

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