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Add 16/56 and 2/84

16/56 + 2/84 is 13/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 84 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   16/56 = 16 × 3/56 × 3 = 48/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   2/84 = 2 × 2/84 × 2 = 4/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   48/168 + 4/168 = 48 + 4/168 = 52/168
5. 52/168 simplified gives 13/42
6. So, 16/56 + 2/84 = 13/42

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