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Add 3/84 and 3/16

3/84 + 3/16 is 25/112.

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,
    3/84 = 3 × 4/84 × 4 = 12/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
    3/16 = 3 × 21/16 × 21 = 63/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/336 + 63/336 = 12 + 63/336 = 75/336
  5. 75/336 simplified gives 25/112
  6. So, 3/84 + 3/16 = 25/112

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