Add 24/84 and 6/16
24/84 + 6/16 is 37/56.
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,
24/84 = 24 × 4/84 × 4 = 96/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
6/16 = 6 × 21/16 × 21 = 126/336 - Add the two like fractions:
96/336 + 126/336 = 96 + 126/336 = 222/336 - 222/336 simplified gives 37/56
- So, 24/84 + 6/16 = 37/56
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