Add 49/84 and 6/16
49/84 + 6/16 is 23/24.
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,
49/84 = 49 × 4/84 × 4 = 196/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
6/16 = 6 × 21/16 × 21 = 126/336 - Add the two like fractions:
196/336 + 126/336 = 196 + 126/336 = 322/336 - 322/336 simplified gives 23/24
- So, 49/84 + 6/16 = 23/24
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