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Add 16/84 and 36/48

16/84 + 36/48 is 79/84.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 48 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
   16/84 = 16 × 4/84 × 4 = 64/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   36/48 = 36 × 7/48 × 7 = 252/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   64/336 + 252/336 = 64 + 252/336 = 316/336
5. 316/336 simplified gives 79/84
6. So, 16/84 + 36/48 = 79/84

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