Add 16/84 and 50/80
16/84 + 50/80 is 137/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 80 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 20 = 1680,
16/84 = 16 × 20/84 × 20 = 320/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
50/80 = 50 × 21/80 × 21 = 1050/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
320/1680 + 1050/1680 = 320 + 1050/1680 = 1370/1680 - 1370/1680 simplified gives 137/168
- So, 16/84 + 50/80 = 137/168
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