Add 16/28 and 70/84
16/28 + 70/84 is 59/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
16/28 = 16 × 3/28 × 3 = 48/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
70/84 = 70 × 1/84 × 1 = 70/84 - Add the two like fractions:
48/84 + 70/84 = 48 + 70/84 = 118/84 - 118/84 simplified gives 59/42
- So, 16/28 + 70/84 = 59/42
In mixed form: 117/42
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