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Add 24/84 and 28/16

1st number: 24/84, 2nd number: 1 12/16

24/84 + 28/16 is 57/28.

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,
    24/84 = 24 × 4/84 × 4 = 96/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
    28/16 = 28 × 21/16 × 21 = 588/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/336 + 588/336 = 96 + 588/336 = 684/336
  5. 684/336 simplified gives 57/28
  6. So, 24/84 + 28/16 = 57/28
    In mixed form: 21/28

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