Add 9/16 and 7/84
9/16 + 7/84 is 31/48.
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,
7/84 = 7 × 4/84 × 4 = 28/336 - Add the two like fractions:
189/336 + 28/336 = 189 + 28/336 = 217/336 - 217/336 simplified gives 31/48
- So, 9/16 + 7/84 = 31/48
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