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Add 16/84 and 45/49

16/84 + 45/49 is 163/147.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 49 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
   16/84 = 16 × 7/84 × 7 = 112/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
   45/49 = 45 × 12/49 × 12 = 540/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   112/588 + 540/588 = 112 + 540/588 = 652/588
5. 652/588 simplified gives 163/147
6. So, 16/84 + 45/49 = 163/147
   In mixed form: 116/147

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