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Add 49/84 and 35/16

1^st number: 49/84, 2^nd number: 2 3/16

49/84 + 35/16 is 133/48.

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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,
   49/84 = 49 × 4/84 × 4 = 196/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
   35/16 = 35 × 21/16 × 21 = 735/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   196/336 + 735/336 = 196 + 735/336 = 931/336
5. 931/336 simplified gives 133/48
6. So, 49/84 + 35/16 = 133/48
   In mixed form: 237/48

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