Add 7/16 and 45/84
7/16 + 45/84 is 109/112.
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,
7/16 = 7 × 21/16 × 21 = 147/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
45/84 = 45 × 4/84 × 4 = 180/336 - Add the two like fractions:
147/336 + 180/336 = 147 + 180/336 = 327/336 - 327/336 simplified gives 109/112
- So, 7/16 + 45/84 = 109/112
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