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Add 25/84 and 14/16

25/84 + 14/16 is 197/168.

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,
    25/84 = 25 × 4/84 × 4 = 100/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
    14/16 = 14 × 21/16 × 21 = 294/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/336 + 294/336 = 100 + 294/336 = 394/336
  5. 394/336 simplified gives 197/168
  6. So, 25/84 + 14/16 = 197/168
    In mixed form: 129/168

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