Add 16/8 and 72/84, Solve 2 0/8 + 72/84 as a fraction

Add 16/8 and 72/84

1^st number: 2 0/8, 2^nd number: 72/84

16/8 + 72/84 is 20/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 84 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
16/8 = 16 × 21/8 × 21 = 336/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
72/84 = 72 × 2/84 × 2 = 144/168
Add the two like fractions:
336/168 + 144/168 = 336 + 144/168 = 480/168
480/168 simplified gives 20/7
So, 16/8 + 72/84 = 20/7
In mixed form: 26/7

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