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Add 84/16 and 2/3

1st number: 5 4/16, 2nd number: 2/3

84/16 + 2/3 is 71/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 3 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    84/16 = 84 × 3/16 × 3 = 252/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
    2/3 = 2 × 16/3 × 16 = 32/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/48 + 32/48 = 252 + 32/48 = 284/48
  5. 284/48 simplified gives 71/12
  6. So, 84/16 + 2/3 = 71/12
    In mixed form: 511/12

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