Add 25/84 and 4/16
25/84 + 4/16 is 23/42.
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,
4/16 = 4 × 21/16 × 21 = 84/336 - Add the two like fractions:
100/336 + 84/336 = 100 + 84/336 = 184/336 - 184/336 simplified gives 23/42
- So, 25/84 + 4/16 = 23/42
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