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Add 16/56 and 42/84

16/56 + 42/84 is 11/14.

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,
    42/84 = 42 × 2/84 × 2 = 84/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/168 + 84/168 = 48 + 84/168 = 132/168
  5. 132/168 simplified gives 11/14
  6. So, 16/56 + 42/84 = 11/14

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