Add 2/84 and 12/16
2/84 + 12/16 is 65/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
2/84 = 2 × 4/84 × 4 = 8/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
12/16 = 12 × 21/16 × 21 = 252/336 - Add the two like fractions:
8/336 + 252/336 = 8 + 252/336 = 260/336 - 260/336 simplified gives 65/84
- So, 2/84 + 12/16 = 65/84
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