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Add 16/84 and 72/48

1^st number: 16/84, 2^nd number: 1 24/48

16/84 + 72/48 is 71/42.

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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,
   72/48 = 72 × 7/48 × 7 = 504/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   64/336 + 504/336 = 64 + 504/336 = 568/336
5. 568/336 simplified gives 71/42
6. So, 16/84 + 72/48 = 71/42
   In mixed form: 129/42

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