Add 2/16 and 4/84
2/16 + 4/84 is 29/168.
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,
4/84 = 4 × 4/84 × 4 = 16/336 - Add the two like fractions:
42/336 + 16/336 = 42 + 16/336 = 58/336 - 58/336 simplified gives 29/168
- So, 2/16 + 4/84 = 29/168
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