Add 16/2 and 54/84
1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 54/84
16/2 + 54/84 is 121/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
16/2 = 16 × 42/2 × 42 = 672/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
54/84 = 54 × 1/84 × 1 = 54/84 - Add the two like fractions:
672/84 + 54/84 = 672 + 54/84 = 726/84 - 726/84 simplified gives 121/14
- So, 16/2 + 54/84 = 121/14
In mixed form: 89/14
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