Add 24/16 and 1/84
1st number: 1 8/16, 2nd number: 1/84
24/16 + 1/84 is 127/84.
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,
24/16 = 24 × 21/16 × 21 = 504/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
1/84 = 1 × 4/84 × 4 = 4/336 - Add the two like fractions:
504/336 + 4/336 = 504 + 4/336 = 508/336 - 508/336 simplified gives 127/84
- So, 24/16 + 1/84 = 127/84
In mixed form: 143/84
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