Add 2/16 and 1/84
2/16 + 1/84 is 23/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 84 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
2/16 = 2 × 21/16 × 21 = 42/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
1/84 = 1 × 4/84 × 4 = 4/336 - Add the two like fractions:
42/336 + 4/336 = 42 + 4/336 = 46/336 - 46/336 simplified gives 23/168
- So, 2/16 + 1/84 = 23/168
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