Add 2/84 and 10/16
2/84 + 10/16 is 109/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 16 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
2/84 = 2 × 4/84 × 4 = 8/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
10/16 = 10 × 21/16 × 21 = 210/336 - Add the two like fractions:
8/336 + 210/336 = 8 + 210/336 = 218/336 - 218/336 simplified gives 109/168
- So, 2/84 + 10/16 = 109/168
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