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Add 54/84 and 16/10

1st number: 54/84, 2nd number: 1 6/10

54/84 + 16/10 is 157/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 10 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
    54/84 = 54 × 5/84 × 5 = 270/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 42 = 420,
    16/10 = 16 × 42/10 × 42 = 672/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/420 + 672/420 = 270 + 672/420 = 942/420
  5. 942/420 simplified gives 157/70
  6. So, 54/84 + 16/10 = 157/70
    In mixed form: 217/70

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