Add 5/84 and 4/16
5/84 + 4/16 is 13/42.
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,
5/84 = 5 × 4/84 × 4 = 20/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
4/16 = 4 × 21/16 × 21 = 84/336 - Add the two like fractions:
20/336 + 84/336 = 20 + 84/336 = 104/336 - 104/336 simplified gives 13/42
- So, 5/84 + 4/16 = 13/42
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