Add 16/84 and 70/72
16/84 + 70/72 is 293/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
16/84 = 16 × 6/84 × 6 = 96/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
70/72 = 70 × 7/72 × 7 = 490/504 - Add the two like fractions:
96/504 + 490/504 = 96 + 490/504 = 586/504 - 586/504 simplified gives 293/252
- So, 16/84 + 70/72 = 293/252
In mixed form: 141/252
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