Add 35/84 and 4/16
35/84 + 4/16 is 2/3.
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,
35/84 = 35 × 4/84 × 4 = 140/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
4/16 = 4 × 21/16 × 21 = 84/336 - Add the two like fractions:
140/336 + 84/336 = 140 + 84/336 = 224/336 - 224/336 simplified gives 2/3
- So, 35/84 + 4/16 = 2/3
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