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Add 16/84 and 84/50

1^st number: 16/84, 2^nd number: 1 34/50

16/84 + 84/50 is 982/525.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 50 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   16/84 = 16 × 25/84 × 25 = 400/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
   84/50 = 84 × 42/50 × 42 = 3528/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/2100 + 3528/2100 = 400 + 3528/2100 = 3928/2100
5. 3928/2100 simplified gives 982/525
6. So, 16/84 + 84/50 = 982/525
   In mixed form: 1457/525

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