Add 72/16 and 70/84
1st number: 4 8/16, 2nd number: 70/84
72/16 + 70/84 is 16/3.
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,
72/16 = 72 × 21/16 × 21 = 1512/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
70/84 = 70 × 4/84 × 4 = 280/336 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/336 + 280/336 = 1512 + 280/336 = 1792/336 - 1792/336 simplified gives 16/3
- So, 72/16 + 70/84 = 16/3
In mixed form: 51/3
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