Add 10/16 and 54/84
10/16 + 54/84 is 71/56.
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,
54/84 = 54 × 4/84 × 4 = 216/336 - Add the two like fractions:
210/336 + 216/336 = 210 + 216/336 = 426/336 - 426/336 simplified gives 71/56
- So, 10/16 + 54/84 = 71/56
In mixed form: 115/56
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