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Add 16/84 and 28/8

1st number: 16/84, 2nd number: 3 4/8

16/84 + 28/8 is 155/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 8 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
    16/84 = 16 × 2/84 × 2 = 32/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
    28/8 = 28 × 21/8 × 21 = 588/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/168 + 588/168 = 32 + 588/168 = 620/168
  5. 620/168 simplified gives 155/42
  6. So, 16/84 + 28/8 = 155/42
    In mixed form: 329/42

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