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Add 30/84 and 54/16

1^st number: 30/84, 2^nd number: 3 6/16

30/84 + 54/16 is 209/56.

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,
   30/84 = 30 × 4/84 × 4 = 120/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
   54/16 = 54 × 21/16 × 21 = 1134/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/336 + 1134/336 = 120 + 1134/336 = 1254/336
5. 1254/336 simplified gives 209/56
6. So, 30/84 + 54/16 = 209/56
   In mixed form: 341/56

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