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Add 16/84 and 7/30

16/84 + 7/30 is 89/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 30 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
    16/84 = 16 × 5/84 × 5 = 80/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
    7/30 = 7 × 14/30 × 14 = 98/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/420 + 98/420 = 80 + 98/420 = 178/420
  5. 178/420 simplified gives 89/210
  6. So, 16/84 + 7/30 = 89/210

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