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Add 16/56 and 84/6

1st number: 16/56, 2nd number: 14 0/6

16/56 + 84/6 is 100/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 6 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 6 × 28 = 168,
    84/6 = 84 × 28/6 × 28 = 2352/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/168 + 2352/168 = 48 + 2352/168 = 2400/168
  5. 2400/168 simplified gives 100/7
  6. So, 16/56 + 84/6 = 100/7
    In mixed form: 142/7

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