Add 16/56 and 21/84
16/56 + 21/84 is 15/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 84 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
16/56 = 16 × 3/56 × 3 = 48/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
21/84 = 21 × 2/84 × 2 = 42/168 - Add the two like fractions:
48/168 + 42/168 = 48 + 42/168 = 90/168 - 90/168 simplified gives 15/28
- So, 16/56 + 21/84 = 15/28
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