Add 16/9 and 12/84
1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 12/84
16/9 + 12/84 is 121/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
16/9 = 16 × 28/9 × 28 = 448/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
12/84 = 12 × 3/84 × 3 = 36/252 - Add the two like fractions:
448/252 + 36/252 = 448 + 36/252 = 484/252 - 484/252 simplified gives 121/63
- So, 16/9 + 12/84 = 121/63
In mixed form: 158/63
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