Add 2/18 and 16/84
2/18 + 16/84 is 19/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
2/18 = 2 × 14/18 × 14 = 28/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
16/84 = 16 × 3/84 × 3 = 48/252 - Add the two like fractions:
28/252 + 48/252 = 28 + 48/252 = 76/252 - 76/252 simplified gives 19/63
- So, 2/18 + 16/84 = 19/63
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