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Add 2/84 and 9/16

2/84 + 9/16 is 197/336.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
    2/84 = 2 × 4/84 × 4 = 8/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
    9/16 = 9 × 21/16 × 21 = 189/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/336 + 189/336 = 8 + 189/336 = 197/336
  5. So, 2/84 + 9/16 = 197/336

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