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Add 16/84 and 10/5

1^st number: 16/84, 2^nd number: 2 0/5

16/84 + 10/5 is 46/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 5 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   16/84 = 16 × 5/84 × 5 = 80/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
   10/5 = 10 × 84/5 × 84 = 840/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   80/420 + 840/420 = 80 + 840/420 = 920/420
5. 920/420 simplified gives 46/21
6. So, 16/84 + 10/5 = 46/21
   In mixed form: 24/21

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