Add 16/84 and 12/8
1st number: 16/84, 2nd number: 1 4/8
16/84 + 12/8 is 71/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 8 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
16/84 = 16 × 2/84 × 2 = 32/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
12/8 = 12 × 21/8 × 21 = 252/168 - Add the two like fractions:
32/168 + 252/168 = 32 + 252/168 = 284/168 - 284/168 simplified gives 71/42
- So, 16/84 + 12/8 = 71/42
In mixed form: 129/42
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