Add 16/84 and 15/24
16/84 + 15/24 is 137/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 24 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 24 × 7 = 168,
15/24 = 15 × 7/24 × 7 = 105/168 - Add the two like fractions:
32/168 + 105/168 = 32 + 105/168 = 137/168 - So, 16/84 + 15/24 = 137/168
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