Add 9/16 and 54/84
9/16 + 54/84 is 135/112.
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,
9/16 = 9 × 21/16 × 21 = 189/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
54/84 = 54 × 4/84 × 4 = 216/336 - Add the two like fractions:
189/336 + 216/336 = 189 + 216/336 = 405/336 - 405/336 simplified gives 135/112
- So, 9/16 + 54/84 = 135/112
In mixed form: 123/112
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