Add 16/81 and 3/84
16/81 + 3/84 is 529/2268.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 84 is 2268
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
16/81 = 16 × 28/81 × 28 = 448/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 27 = 2268,
3/84 = 3 × 27/84 × 27 = 81/2268 - Add the two like fractions:
448/2268 + 81/2268 = 448 + 81/2268 = 529/2268 - So, 16/81 + 3/84 = 529/2268
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