Add 18/16 and 7/84
1st number: 1 2/16, 2nd number: 7/84
18/16 + 7/84 is 29/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 84 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
18/16 = 18 × 21/16 × 21 = 378/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
7/84 = 7 × 4/84 × 4 = 28/336 - Add the two like fractions:
378/336 + 28/336 = 378 + 28/336 = 406/336 - 406/336 simplified gives 29/24
- So, 18/16 + 7/84 = 29/24
In mixed form: 15/24
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