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

Add 54/16 and 6/84

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

54/16 + 6/84 is 193/56.

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,
6/84 = 6 × 4/84 × 4 = 24/336
Add the two like fractions:
1134/336 + 24/336 = 1134 + 24/336 = 1158/336
1158/336 simplified gives 193/56
So, 54/16 + 6/84 = 193/56
In mixed form: 325/56

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