Add 84/7 and 5/16, Solve 12 0/7 + 5/16 as a fraction

Add 84/7 and 5/16

1^st number: 12 0/7, 2^nd number: 5/16

84/7 + 5/16 is 197/16.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 16 is 112

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
84/7 = 84 × 16/7 × 16 = 1344/112
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
5/16 = 5 × 7/16 × 7 = 35/112
Add the two like fractions:
1344/112 + 35/112 = 1344 + 35/112 = 1379/112
1379/112 simplified gives 197/16
So, 84/7 + 5/16 = 197/16
In mixed form: 125/16

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