Add 4/84 and 16/42
4/84 + 16/42 is 3/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 42 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
4/84 = 4 × 1/84 × 1 = 4/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
16/42 = 16 × 2/42 × 2 = 32/84 - Add the two like fractions:
4/84 + 32/84 = 4 + 32/84 = 36/84 - 36/84 simplified gives 3/7
- So, 4/84 + 16/42 = 3/7
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