Add 10/21 and 2/16
10/21 + 2/16 is 101/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 16 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
10/21 = 10 × 16/21 × 16 = 160/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
2/16 = 2 × 21/16 × 21 = 42/336 - Add the two like fractions:
160/336 + 42/336 = 160 + 42/336 = 202/336 - 202/336 simplified gives 101/168
- So, 10/21 + 2/16 = 101/168
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