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Add 16/84 and 70/63

1^st number: 16/84, 2^nd number: 1 7/63

16/84 + 70/63 is 82/63.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 63 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   16/84 = 16 × 3/84 × 3 = 48/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   70/63 = 70 × 4/63 × 4 = 280/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   48/252 + 280/252 = 48 + 280/252 = 328/252
5. 328/252 simplified gives 82/63
6. So, 16/84 + 70/63 = 82/63
   In mixed form: 119/63

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