Add 7/84 and 16/54
7/84 + 16/54 is 41/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 54 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 54 × 14 = 756,
16/54 = 16 × 14/54 × 14 = 224/756 - Add the two like fractions:
63/756 + 224/756 = 63 + 224/756 = 287/756 - 287/756 simplified gives 41/108
- So, 7/84 + 16/54 = 41/108
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