Add 36/16 and 42/84
1st number: 2 4/16, 2nd number: 42/84
36/16 + 42/84 is 11/4.
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,
36/16 = 36 × 21/16 × 21 = 756/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
42/84 = 42 × 4/84 × 4 = 168/336 - Add the two like fractions:
756/336 + 168/336 = 756 + 168/336 = 924/336 - 924/336 simplified gives 11/4
- So, 36/16 + 42/84 = 11/4
In mixed form: 23/4
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