Add 25/84 and 2/16
25/84 + 2/16 is 71/168.
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,
25/84 = 25 × 4/84 × 4 = 100/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
2/16 = 2 × 21/16 × 21 = 42/336 - Add the two like fractions:
100/336 + 42/336 = 100 + 42/336 = 142/336 - 142/336 simplified gives 71/168
- So, 25/84 + 2/16 = 71/168
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