Add 54/16 and 72/84
1st number: 3 6/16, 2nd number: 72/84
54/16 + 72/84 is 237/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
72/84 = 72 × 4/84 × 4 = 288/336 - Add the two like fractions:
1134/336 + 288/336 = 1134 + 288/336 = 1422/336 - 1422/336 simplified gives 237/56
- So, 54/16 + 72/84 = 237/56
In mixed form: 413/56
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