Add 2/84 and 8/16
2/84 + 8/16 is 11/21.
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,
8/16 = 8 × 21/16 × 21 = 168/336 - Add the two like fractions:
8/336 + 168/336 = 8 + 168/336 = 176/336 - 176/336 simplified gives 11/21
- So, 2/84 + 8/16 = 11/21
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