Add 16/25 and 56/84
16/25 + 56/84 is 98/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 84 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
16/25 = 16 × 84/25 × 84 = 1344/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
56/84 = 56 × 25/84 × 25 = 1400/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/2100 + 1400/2100 = 1344 + 1400/2100 = 2744/2100 - 2744/2100 simplified gives 98/75
- So, 16/25 + 56/84 = 98/75
In mixed form: 123/75
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