Add 32/16 and 28/84
1st number: 2 0/16, 2nd number: 28/84
32/16 + 28/84 is 7/3.
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,
32/16 = 32 × 21/16 × 21 = 672/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
28/84 = 28 × 4/84 × 4 = 112/336 - Add the two like fractions:
672/336 + 112/336 = 672 + 112/336 = 784/336 - 784/336 simplified gives 7/3
- So, 32/16 + 28/84 = 7/3
In mixed form: 21/3
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