Add 27/84 and 5/16
27/84 + 5/16 is 71/112.
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,
27/84 = 27 × 4/84 × 4 = 108/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
5/16 = 5 × 21/16 × 21 = 105/336 - Add the two like fractions:
108/336 + 105/336 = 108 + 105/336 = 213/336 - 213/336 simplified gives 71/112
- So, 27/84 + 5/16 = 71/112
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