Add 84/16 and 36/42
1st number: 5 4/16, 2nd number: 36/42
84/16 + 36/42 is 171/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 42 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
84/16 = 84 × 21/16 × 21 = 1764/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
36/42 = 36 × 8/42 × 8 = 288/336 - Add the two like fractions:
1764/336 + 288/336 = 1764 + 288/336 = 2052/336 - 2052/336 simplified gives 171/28
- So, 84/16 + 36/42 = 171/28
In mixed form: 63/28
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