Add 1/16 and 1/84
1/16 + 1/84 is 25/336.
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,
1/16 = 1 × 21/16 × 21 = 21/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
1/84 = 1 × 4/84 × 4 = 4/336 - Add the two like fractions:
21/336 + 4/336 = 21 + 4/336 = 25/336 - So, 1/16 + 1/84 = 25/336
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