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Add 50/16 and 5/84

1st number: 3 2/16, 2nd number: 5/84

50/16 + 5/84 is 535/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 84 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
    50/16 = 50 × 21/16 × 21 = 1050/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
    5/84 = 5 × 4/84 × 4 = 20/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/336 + 20/336 = 1050 + 20/336 = 1070/336
  5. 1070/336 simplified gives 535/168
  6. So, 50/16 + 5/84 = 535/168
    In mixed form: 331/168

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