Add 4/84 and 16/5, Solve 4/84 + 3 1/5 as a fraction

Add 4/84 and 16/5

1^st number: 4/84, 2^nd number: 3 1/5

4/84 + 16/5 is 341/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 5 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
4/84 = 4 × 5/84 × 5 = 20/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
16/5 = 16 × 84/5 × 84 = 1344/420
Add the two like fractions:
20/420 + 1344/420 = 20 + 1344/420 = 1364/420
1364/420 simplified gives 341/105
So, 4/84 + 16/5 = 341/105
In mixed form: 326/105

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