Add 14/16 and 45/84
14/16 + 45/84 is 79/56.
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,
14/16 = 14 × 21/16 × 21 = 294/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
45/84 = 45 × 4/84 × 4 = 180/336 - Add the two like fractions:
294/336 + 180/336 = 294 + 180/336 = 474/336 - 474/336 simplified gives 79/56
- So, 14/16 + 45/84 = 79/56
In mixed form: 123/56
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