Add 16/84 and 2/72
16/84 + 2/72 is 55/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
16/84 = 16 × 6/84 × 6 = 96/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
2/72 = 2 × 7/72 × 7 = 14/504 - Add the two like fractions:
96/504 + 14/504 = 96 + 14/504 = 110/504 - 110/504 simplified gives 55/252
- So, 16/84 + 2/72 = 55/252
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