Add 16/84 and 3/75
16/84 + 3/75 is 121/525.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 75 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 75 × 28 = 2100,
3/75 = 3 × 28/75 × 28 = 84/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
400/2100 + 84/2100 = 400 + 84/2100 = 484/2100 - 484/2100 simplified gives 121/525
- So, 16/84 + 3/75 = 121/525
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