Add 1/84 and 16/56
1/84 + 16/56 is 25/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
1/84 = 1 × 2/84 × 2 = 2/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
16/56 = 16 × 3/56 × 3 = 48/168 - Add the two like fractions:
2/168 + 48/168 = 2 + 48/168 = 50/168 - 50/168 simplified gives 25/84
- So, 1/84 + 16/56 = 25/84
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