Add 32/16 and 98/84
1st number: 2 0/16, 2nd number: 1 14/84
32/16 + 98/84 is 19/6.
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,
98/84 = 98 × 4/84 × 4 = 392/336 - Add the two like fractions:
672/336 + 392/336 = 672 + 392/336 = 1064/336 - 1064/336 simplified gives 19/6
- So, 32/16 + 98/84 = 19/6
In mixed form: 31/6
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