Add 10/16 and 50/84
10/16 + 50/84 is 205/168.
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,
10/16 = 10 × 21/16 × 21 = 210/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
50/84 = 50 × 4/84 × 4 = 200/336 - Add the two like fractions:
210/336 + 200/336 = 210 + 200/336 = 410/336 - 410/336 simplified gives 205/168
- So, 10/16 + 50/84 = 205/168
In mixed form: 137/168
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