Add 16/48 and 14/84
16/48 + 14/84 is 1/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 84 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
16/48 = 16 × 7/48 × 7 = 112/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
14/84 = 14 × 4/84 × 4 = 56/336 - Add the two like fractions:
112/336 + 56/336 = 112 + 56/336 = 168/336 - 168/336 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 16/48 + 14/84 = 1/2
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