Add 16/84 and 28/56
16/84 + 28/56 is 29/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 56 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 56 × 3 = 168,
28/56 = 28 × 3/56 × 3 = 84/168 - Add the two like fractions:
32/168 + 84/168 = 32 + 84/168 = 116/168 - 116/168 simplified gives 29/42
- So, 16/84 + 28/56 = 29/42
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