Add 3/84 and 16/56
3/84 + 16/56 is 9/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
3/84 = 3 × 2/84 × 2 = 6/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
16/56 = 16 × 3/56 × 3 = 48/168 - Add the two like fractions:
6/168 + 48/168 = 6 + 48/168 = 54/168 - 54/168 simplified gives 9/28
- So, 3/84 + 16/56 = 9/28
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