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Add 5/84 and 14/16

5/84 + 14/16 is 157/168.

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,
   5/84 = 5 × 4/84 × 4 = 20/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
   14/16 = 14 × 21/16 × 21 = 294/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   20/336 + 294/336 = 20 + 294/336 = 314/336
5. 314/336 simplified gives 157/168
6. So, 5/84 + 14/16 = 157/168

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