Add 10/84 and 2/16
10/84 + 2/16 is 41/168.
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,
10/84 = 10 × 4/84 × 4 = 40/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
2/16 = 2 × 21/16 × 21 = 42/336 - Add the two like fractions:
40/336 + 42/336 = 40 + 42/336 = 82/336 - 82/336 simplified gives 41/168
- So, 10/84 + 2/16 = 41/168
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