Add 32/2 and 2/84, Solve 16 0/2 + 2/84 as a fraction

Add 32/2 and 2/84

1^st number: 16 0/2, 2^nd number: 2/84

32/2 + 2/84 is 673/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 84 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
32/2 = 32 × 42/2 × 42 = 1344/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
2/84 = 2 × 1/84 × 1 = 2/84
Add the two like fractions:
1344/84 + 2/84 = 1344 + 2/84 = 1346/84
1346/84 simplified gives 673/42
So, 32/2 + 2/84 = 673/42
In mixed form: 161/42

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