Add 16/84 and 3/81
16/84 + 3/81 is 43/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 81 is 2268
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 27 = 2268,
16/84 = 16 × 27/84 × 27 = 432/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
3/81 = 3 × 28/81 × 28 = 84/2268 - Add the two like fractions:
432/2268 + 84/2268 = 432 + 84/2268 = 516/2268 - 516/2268 simplified gives 43/189
- So, 16/84 + 3/81 = 43/189
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