Add 16/84 and 81/96
16/84 + 81/96 is 695/672.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
16/84 = 16 × 8/84 × 8 = 128/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
81/96 = 81 × 7/96 × 7 = 567/672 - Add the two like fractions:
128/672 + 567/672 = 128 + 567/672 = 695/672 - So, 16/84 + 81/96 = 695/672
In mixed form: 123/672
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