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Add 16/84 and 2/75

16/84 + 2/75 is 38/175.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 75 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   16/84 = 16 × 25/84 × 25 = 400/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
   2/75 = 2 × 28/75 × 28 = 56/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/2100 + 56/2100 = 400 + 56/2100 = 456/2100
5. 456/2100 simplified gives 38/175
6. So, 16/84 + 2/75 = 38/175

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