Add 16/24 and 70/84
16/24 + 70/84 is 3/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 84 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
16/24 = 16 × 7/24 × 7 = 112/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
70/84 = 70 × 2/84 × 2 = 140/168 - Add the two like fractions:
112/168 + 140/168 = 112 + 140/168 = 252/168 - 252/168 simplified gives 3/2
- So, 16/24 + 70/84 = 3/2
In mixed form: 11/2
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