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Add 16/84 and 24/50

16/84 + 24/50 is 352/525.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 50 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 50 × 42 = 2100,
    24/50 = 24 × 42/50 × 42 = 1008/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/2100 + 1008/2100 = 400 + 1008/2100 = 1408/2100
  5. 1408/2100 simplified gives 352/525
  6. So, 16/84 + 24/50 = 352/525

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