Add 16/84 and 6/45
16/84 + 6/45 is 34/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 45 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
16/84 = 16 × 15/84 × 15 = 240/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
6/45 = 6 × 28/45 × 28 = 168/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
240/1260 + 168/1260 = 240 + 168/1260 = 408/1260 - 408/1260 simplified gives 34/105
- So, 16/84 + 6/45 = 34/105
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