Add 54/16 and 18/84, Solve 3 6/16 + 18/84 as a fraction

Add 54/16 and 18/84

1^st number: 3 6/16, 2^nd number: 18/84

54/16 + 18/84 is 201/56.

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,
54/16 = 54 × 21/16 × 21 = 1134/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
18/84 = 18 × 4/84 × 4 = 72/336
Add the two like fractions:
1134/336 + 72/336 = 1134 + 72/336 = 1206/336
1206/336 simplified gives 201/56
So, 54/16 + 18/84 = 201/56
In mixed form: 333/56

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