Add 35/84 and 16/28
35/84 + 16/28 is 83/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
35/84 = 35 × 1/84 × 1 = 35/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
16/28 = 16 × 3/28 × 3 = 48/84 - Add the two like fractions:
35/84 + 48/84 = 35 + 48/84 = 83/84 - So, 35/84 + 16/28 = 83/84
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