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Add 54/84 and 16/7

1^st number: 54/84, 2^nd number: 2 2/7

54/84 + 16/7 is 41/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 7 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   54/84 = 54 × 1/84 × 1 = 54/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
   16/7 = 16 × 12/7 × 12 = 192/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   54/84 + 192/84 = 54 + 192/84 = 246/84
5. 246/84 simplified gives 41/14
6. So, 54/84 + 16/7 = 41/14
   In mixed form: 213/14

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