Add 6/84 and 27/16
1st number: 6/84, 2nd number: 1 11/16
6/84 + 27/16 is 197/112.
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,
6/84 = 6 × 4/84 × 4 = 24/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
27/16 = 27 × 21/16 × 21 = 567/336 - Add the two like fractions:
24/336 + 567/336 = 24 + 567/336 = 591/336 - 591/336 simplified gives 197/112
- So, 6/84 + 27/16 = 197/112
In mixed form: 185/112
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