Add 6/8 and 16/84
6/8 + 16/84 is 79/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 84 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
6/8 = 6 × 21/8 × 21 = 126/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
16/84 = 16 × 2/84 × 2 = 32/168 - Add the two like fractions:
126/168 + 32/168 = 126 + 32/168 = 158/168 - 158/168 simplified gives 79/84
- So, 6/8 + 16/84 = 79/84
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