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Add 2/16 and 18/84

2/16 + 18/84 is 19/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 84 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
    2/16 = 2 × 21/16 × 21 = 42/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
    18/84 = 18 × 4/84 × 4 = 72/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/336 + 72/336 = 42 + 72/336 = 114/336
  5. 114/336 simplified gives 19/56
  6. So, 2/16 + 18/84 = 19/56

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