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Add 7/84 and 4/16

7/84 + 4/16 is 1/3.

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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,
   7/84 = 7 × 4/84 × 4 = 28/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
   4/16 = 4 × 21/16 × 21 = 84/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   28/336 + 84/336 = 28 + 84/336 = 112/336
5. 112/336 simplified gives 1/3
6. So, 7/84 + 4/16 = 1/3

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