Add 16/56 and 98/84, Solve 16/56 + 1 14/84 as a fraction

Add 16/56 and 98/84

1^st number: 16/56, 2^nd number: 1 14/84

16/56 + 98/84 is 61/42.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
16/56 = 16 × 3/56 × 3 = 48/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
98/84 = 98 × 2/84 × 2 = 196/168
Add the two like fractions:
48/168 + 196/168 = 48 + 196/168 = 244/168
244/168 simplified gives 61/42
So, 16/56 + 98/84 = 61/42
In mixed form: 119/42

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