Add 16/84 and 2/25
16/84 + 2/25 is 142/525.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 25 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
16/84 = 16 × 25/84 × 25 = 400/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
2/25 = 2 × 84/25 × 84 = 168/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
400/2100 + 168/2100 = 400 + 168/2100 = 568/2100 - 568/2100 simplified gives 142/525
- So, 16/84 + 2/25 = 142/525
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