Add 7/84 and 16/27
7/84 + 16/27 is 73/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 27 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
7/84 = 7 × 9/84 × 9 = 63/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
16/27 = 16 × 28/27 × 28 = 448/756 - Add the two like fractions:
63/756 + 448/756 = 63 + 448/756 = 511/756 - 511/756 simplified gives 73/108
- So, 7/84 + 16/27 = 73/108
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