Add 16/84 and 15/49
16/84 + 15/49 is 73/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 49 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
16/84 = 16 × 7/84 × 7 = 112/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
15/49 = 15 × 12/49 × 12 = 180/588 - Add the two like fractions:
112/588 + 180/588 = 112 + 180/588 = 292/588 - 292/588 simplified gives 73/147
- So, 16/84 + 15/49 = 73/147
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